Unexplainable Is telepathy real?
May 18, 2022
Jonathan Mowens, a freelance science journalist, and Meghana Keshevin, a biotech reporter, dive into an astonishing study suggesting fully paralyzed individuals can communicate through thought. They unpack the technology behind brain implants and the emotional journeys of those involved. Discussions explore the reality of telepathy, scientific skepticism, and ethical dilemmas surrounding invasive methods. With their insights, they highlight the promise of advanced communication and its implications for the future.
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Paralyzed Man Communicates Through Brain Implant
- A paralyzed man, whose name is kept private, communicates using a brain implant.
- He expresses desires like "goulash soup" and "head massage."
Brain Implant Technology
- The brain implant detects electrical activity from neurons, allowing the man to control sounds with his thoughts.
- This technology is based on detecting action potentials, which are like electrical signals in the brain.
Previous Research Controversy
- Niels Birbaumer and Ujwal Chaudhary, involved in the current study, faced controversy over previous research on ALS communication.
- Their earlier work using scalp electrodes was discredited due to inconsistencies and replication issues, impacting Birbaumer's career.