The Jordan Harbinger Show 265: Moran Cerf | Hacking into Our Thoughts and Dreams
Oct 17, 2019
Moran Cerf, a neuroscientist specializing in psychology and dreams, dives into the groundbreaking potential of brain-computer interfaces. He discusses the idea of sharing dreams like home movies and explores how VR could personalize education based on brain engagement. The risks of machines reading our thoughts also raise ethical questions. Cerf humorously recounts a travel mishap in Malta, adding a light touch to an exploration of the dual nature of technology and its influence on thoughts and decisions.
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Bank Robberies
- Moran Cerf worked as a penetration tester, legally breaking into banks to expose security flaws.
- This involved physical and organizational tests, sometimes even staged robberies with the bank's knowledge.
Blow-Up Doll Hack
- Jordan Harbinger shares an anecdote of penetration testers using a blow-up doll to trigger a motion detector.
- This allowed them to unlock a warehouse door from the outside during a security test.
Smart Home Hack
- A hacker connected to a home's guest network, then a laptop's voice command.
- This triggered the child monitor, which activated Alexa to unlock the door.