The Jordan Harbinger Show 810: Nita Farahany | Thinking Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
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Mar 14, 2023 Nita Farahany, a law professor at Duke University and expert on tech ethics, dives into the age of neurotechnology. She discusses groundbreaking advancements like brain implants aiding ALS patients and the potential for brain-to-brain communication. The risks of monitoring thought processes raise ethical concerns, especially in authoritarian contexts. Farahany highlights the importance of protecting cognitive liberty and privacy as we embrace these innovations, calling for urgent regulations to keep our minds free.
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Consumer Neurotechnology Arriving
- Consumer brain-sensing technology is no longer science fiction, it's here.
- Major tech companies like Meta, Google, Apple, and Microsoft are investing in brain-computer interfaces.
Brain Implant Communication Breakthrough
- An ALS patient using a brain implant communicated at 62 words per minute.
- This surpasses Stephen Hawking's communication speed of 15 words per minute, highlighting neurotechnology's potential.
Pre-conscious Signals Reveal Unconscious Reactions
- While conscious thought transmission is developing, pre-conscious signals can be detected.
- This allows for probing unconscious reactions to political figures or messages.
