Slate Technology S1E2: The Body Electric
Sep 12, 2018
CEO of Kernel, Brian Johnson, discusses the use of electricity to enhance our brain capabilities. Topics include historical use of electricity in medical treatments, the significance of electric fish, the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy, and the ethical implications of using electricity for cognitive enhancement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Historical Significance of Electric Fish
05:10 • 5min
The Historical and Contemporary Uses of Electricity in Medical Treatments
10:20 • 4min
The Historical Use and Decline of Electricity in Medicine
14:12 • 3min
The Evolution of Electricity and Its Potential for Human Enhancement
17:13 • 18min