TED Talks Daily Mind, body, spirit (part 1) | TED Radio Hour
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Dec 28, 2023 Neurotech entrepreneur Tom Oxley, founding CEO of Synchron, dives into the revolutionary world of brain-computer interfaces. He discusses how these innovations can empower individuals with impaired mobility, transforming communication through thought alone. Tom also explores the fascinating implications of this technology for enhancing control over prosthetics and the ethical considerations of merging human cognition with AI. Plus, they examine the intricate connection between mental, physical, and spiritual health, unveiling a future rich with potential for holistic well-being.
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- Philip O'Keefe, an ALS patient, used Synchron's BCI to tweet "hello world."
- This marked a monumental step for him, regaining communication after losing his voice.
BCI Challenges
- Traditional BCIs use needles inserted directly into brain tissue, causing inflammation.
- Tom Oxley's company, Synchron, developed a less invasive approach.
Stentrode Innovation
- Synchron's stentrode is implanted in brain blood vessels, not tissue.
- This method avoids the brain's inflammatory immune response.