Dig: Psychiatric Struggle w/ Danielle Carr
Jacobin Radio
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Neuralink and the Evolution of Psychiatry
This chapter explores the controversies surrounding Elon Musk's Neuralink and its implications for brain-computer interfaces and psychiatric treatments. It covers the historical evolution of brain implant technologies, the oscillation between chemical and electrical approaches in psychiatry, and critiques the commercial influence on mental health research. The narrative raises questions about the feasibility of modern psychiatric ambitions to link mental health issues directly to biological explanations, while discussing the implications of corporate involvement in the field.
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