Pablo Torre Finds Out Poaching Data, Little Dragon: Uncovering China's Secret War for Athlete Brainwaves
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Sep 16, 2025 Sam Koppelman, Publisher of Hunterbrook Media and an investigative journalist, dives into the haunting implications of AI in sports. He reveals how brain-training technology used by top athletes like Jannik Sinner is secretly funded by Chinese government ties. Koppelman discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding neural data and cognitive warfare, exposing alarming connections to data surveillance and military ambitions. The conversation uncovers a shocking link between sports innovation and international intrigue, leaving listeners reevaluating the intersection of technology and privacy.
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China's Cognitive Warfare Ambition
- China prioritizes cognitive warfare and aims to master brain-computer interfaces for intelligence and control.
- Pairing BCIs with humanoid robots could enable neural control of robotic systems and “super soldiers.”
Athlete Adoption Fueled BrainCo Growth
- BrainCo's FocusCom headband became popular with elite athletes and teams for training focus and calm.
- The device's commercial success helped attract large financing and a planned IPO amid controversy.
Logan Ryan's Training Story
- Logan Ryan described using the headband with breathwork and a race-car game to find flow states for performance.
- He later endorsed FocusCom and appeared in a 2022 commercial for the device.