Moonshots with Peter Diamandis Ex-Neuralink Founder: AI Enhanced Bodies Are Nearly Here w/ Max Hodak | EP #171
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May 15, 2025 Max Hodak, co-founder of Neuralink and founder of Science Corp, dives into the futuristic realm of brain-computer interfaces. He discusses exciting advancements in retinal prosthetics to restore vision and the market potential of these innovations. Max emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable investment in BCI technology and how vertical integration can help. The conversation also explores neuronal growth, human enhancement technologies, and the groundbreaking possibilities of merging AI with human intelligence, hinting at a new era of consciousness.
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Brain Bandwidth Limits
- The brain processes about 10 bits per second of sensory information, with spoken language conveying about 40 bits per second.
- Current neural implants measure around 5 to 7 bits per second, highlighting the challenge of high-bandwidth brain interfaces.
Prima Restores Blindness
- Max Hodak founded Prima, the world's first retinal prosthesis that restores vision for certain blind patients.
- Patients with conditions like age-related macular degeneration can regain sight through a simple outpatient procedure.
Electrode Brain Damage Problem
- Inserting electrodes into the brain damages thousands of cells, limiting scaling of current brain-computer interfaces.
- The brain's dense, wet tissue leaves almost no room for electrodes without causing damage, posing a fundamental challenge.