Prophetic AI co-founders Eric Wollberg and Wesley Berry discuss using AI for lucid dreaming, including the technology behind it, advancements in neuromodulation, and building for future development. They explore brain stimulation targets, neuroimaging for VR experiences, and transformative learning opportunities through technological innovations.
Prophetic AI enables lucid dreaming through personalized neural stimulation, offering control over dream phenomenology.
The technology supports productive activities in dreams like coding and designing, enhancing user engagement and recall of experiences.
Transcranial focused ultrasound (TFUS) shows promise for neuromodulation, inducing focus, positive mood, and deep meditative states for diverse neural experiences.
Deep dives
Prophetic AI's Innovative Technology in Altering Consciousness
Prophetic AI, a neurotech company, pioneers reliable entry into altered states of consciousness. Their headband reads brain activity and stimulates regions for higher awareness. By training models on specific brain states, users can control their dreams. The device uses spatial targets to activate the prefrontal cortex, enabling diverse experiences on the same hardware.
Potential Impact and User Experience of Lucid Dreaming with Prophetic AI
Lucid dreaming grants users control over dream phenomenology, offering a virtual reality-like experience. Individuals can fly, modify surroundings, and interact with dream characters. The technology supports productive activities like coding and designing in dreams. Users report high recall of dream experiences, which supports deep engagement with lucidity.
Personalized Adjustment and Reinforcement Learning in Neurostimulation
PropheticAI's model receives user feedback and neurofeedback for continuous adjustment. Spatial targets in the brain are tailored for each individual based on real-time EEG signals. The feedback loop enhances user experience by adjusting TFUS for optimal impact. The reinforcement learning process refines the personalized neural stimulation over time.
Scaling Impact Through Reservation Program and Beta User Involveent
PropheticAI's reservation program shows significant demand, with $2.4 million in booked revenue. The beta user program attracted 3,500 sign-ups, indicating strong interest in the technology. With potential expansion to 10,000 devices, there's a transformative increase in EEG data collection, enhancing model feedback and facilitating continuous improvement.
TFUS as a Tool for Neuromodulation and Experience Expansion
Transcranial focused ultrasound (TFUS) is discussed as a tool for neuromodulation to induce focus, positive mood, and deep meditative states. The podcast explores using TFUS to expand neural experiences by training models with simultaneous EEG and fMRI neuroimaging data. It highlights the potential for creating universal brain states and aims to launch a device offering lucid dreaming, focus, and positive mood experiences.
Challenges and Advancements in Developing the Lucid Dreaming Device
The podcast delves into the challenges faced in developing the lucid dreaming device, focusing on factors like comfort, hardware design, and component selection. It also discusses the improvements planned for future device versions, emphasizing miniaturization, increasing transducer precision, and updating the model for more experiences. Further discussions touch on ensuring user comfort, technical advancements, and the intricate balance of neuromodulation and sensory input during dream inducement.
Prophetic AI co-founders Eric Wollberg and Wesley Berry join @Ate-A-Pi to dive into how they're using AI to facilitate lucid dreaming.
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