I don't think the war in Afghanistan was ruthlessly enough waged.
The dissemination of advanced implantable technology will likely be just as ruthlessly democratic as the ailments it is destined to treat. Meaning that someday soon we may have a new class of very smart very fast people - yesterday's disabled and elderly.
When adversity strikes that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back stay strong stay grounded and press on.