Short Wave Tweeting Directly From Your Brain (And What's Next)
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Mar 18, 2023 
Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio Hour, engages with Tom Oxley, a leading physician and CEO of Synchron, on the intriguing world of brain-computer interfaces. They explore how this groundbreaking technology can allow individuals to control devices with their minds. The discussion dives into the medical benefits for patients with ALS, the ethical implications of merging technology with human cognition, and the transformative potential of BCIs for communication and emotional connectivity.
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First Tweet via BCI
- Philip O'Keefe, an ALS patient, used Synchron's brain-computer interface (BCI) to tweet "hello world."
- This marked a significant step for restoring communication to those with paralysis.
BCI's Potential
- BCIs enable direct thought-to-text communication, bypassing physical limitations.
- This technology has the potential to be life-changing for those with paralysis.
Stentrode Innovation
- Traditional BCIs involved invasive brain surgery with needles, causing inflammation.
- Tom Oxley's stentrode is a less invasive approach, using blood vessels as pathways.