TED Health Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech | Nita Farahany
Sep 12, 2023
Neurotech and AI ethicist Nita Farahany discusses the potential uses of neurotechnology, including tracking and treating diseases like depression and epilepsy. She also raises concerns about privacy and calls for the legal recognition of 'cognitive liberty' as we connect our brains to technology.
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Rise of Consumer Neurotech
- Consumer neurotechnology is rapidly evolving, enabling brain activity tracking.
- Companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Apple are embedding brain sensors in everyday devices.
Neurotech's Potential and Risks
- Neurotech offers potential for treating neurological diseases and mental health disorders.
- It also presents significant risks regarding brain data privacy and misuse.
Nita Farahany's Personal Trauma
- Nita Farahany experienced lasting trauma and PTSD after her daughter's death.
- Neurofeedback and exposure therapy helped her overcome the trauma and sleep again.