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The Promises and Perils of Neurotechnology – with Nita Farahany

Mar 9, 2023

Nita Farahany, a Duke University law professor and author of "The Battle for Your Brain," discusses the ethical implications of neurotechnology and its impact on privacy and freedom of thought. She highlights how this emerging field can decode thoughts while posing risks for surveillance and mental health. Farahany also explores the psychological effects of social media on children and advocates for a more engaged paternal role in emotional development. The conversation touches on national security concerns linked to technologies like TikTok and the competitive landscape with China.

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Nita Farahany

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The Role of Government in Promoting a Child-Friendly Society

05:07

The Impact of Age on Cognitive Abilities

03:59

Intro

4min

Navigating the Rage Economy

4min

Navigating National Security and the Influence of Neurotechnology

6min

Neurotechnology: Promise and Peril

18min

Empowering Emotional Regulation through Neurofeedback and Gamification

2min

Navigating Brain Health in a Tech-Driven World

13min

The Emotional Role of Fathers

7min

Nita Farahany, a professor of law at Duke University and the author of “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology,” joins Scott to discuss the threat to our privacy and freedom of thought, and the future of neurotechnology. Follow Nita on Twitter, @NitaFarahany.

Scott opens by discussing the Biden Administration’s announcement that chip manufacturers that access $150M+ funding from the CHIPS Act must provide childcare. He then shares his thoughts on the bipartisan effort to take action against TikTok.

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