Brain reading vs. Mind reading

The podcast episode explores the difference between brain reading and mind reading. Brain reading refers to the ability to analyze and decode brain signals to determine what a person is seeing, hearing, or intending to say. This is accomplished through various techniques such as fMRI and EEG. Mind reading, on the other hand, refers to the ability to read the rich and complex internal thoughts and experiences of an individual. While significant progress has been made in brain reading, mind reading remains a distant goal due to the unique and subjective nature of individual thoughts and experiences. Mind reading would require a deep understanding of a person's entire history, experiences, and neural network, which is currently an immense technological and scientific challenge.