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A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

Aug 26, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Nana's Story

  • Sherrell Dorcy's friend's grandmother, Nana, suffered from memory loss and communication difficulties.
  • This personal story highlights the devastating impact of losing communication abilities.
INSIGHT

Communication Challenges

  • Millions struggle to communicate due to illness or injury, highlighting the need for solutions.
  • Tom Oxley's research on brain-computer interfaces offers potential answers.
ANECDOTE

Tweeting with Thoughts

  • Philip O'Keefe, with paralysis, tweeted using a brain implant, demonstrating the technology's potential.
  • This example shows the potential of BCIs for restoring communication.
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