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Nita A. Farahany

World-renowned scholar at Duke University, exploring the impact of neurotechnology on our brains, minds, laws, and lives. Author of "The Battle for Your Brain."

Top 5 podcasts with Nita A. Farahany

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12 snips
Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 5min

Your brain isn't so private anymore

Nita Farahany, a Professor of Philosophy and Law at Duke University and author, dives into the ethical implications of emerging brain-scanning technologies. She discusses the terrifying potential of companies accessing subconscious thoughts and the risks to our privacy. Nita highlights the balance between mental health enhancements and cognitive liberty, advocating for individual autonomy against societal pressures. They explore the controversial idea of erasing painful memories and the intersection of technology, suffering, and human rights.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 29min

Brain Tech Is Getting Really Good. Here’s What Managers Need to Know

Nita Farahany, a Duke University law professor and author of "The Battle for Your Brain," discusses the fascinating advancements in neurotechnology. She showcases how wearable tech is transforming workplaces and enhancing mental health, but also highlights critical privacy and ethical concerns. The potential market boom to $21 billion by 2026 raises questions about its impact on hiring processes and workplace assessments. Farahany stresses the importance of transparency and responsible use of data to safeguard employee rights and promote cognitive liberty.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 12min

The Battle for Your Brain, with Nita A. Farahany

Nita A. Farahany, Professor at Duke Law School, discusses the manipulation of brain and behavior with neurotechnologies, ethical concerns of dream incubation for marketing, neurotechnologies in the workplace, cognitive liberty, the impact of technology on self-knowledge, and a book recommendation on defending the right to think clearly in the age of neurotechnologies.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 21min

810: Nita Farahany | Thinking Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology

Nita Farahany, a law professor at Duke University and expert on tech ethics, dives into the age of neurotechnology. She discusses groundbreaking advancements like brain implants aiding ALS patients and the potential for brain-to-brain communication. The risks of monitoring thought processes raise ethical concerns, especially in authoritarian contexts. Farahany highlights the importance of protecting cognitive liberty and privacy as we embrace these innovations, calling for urgent regulations to keep our minds free.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 55min

How Wearable Tech & AI Read Your Mind (and What to Do About It) | Nita A. Farahany

Nita A. Farahany, a leading scholar from Duke University and author of "The Battle for Your Brain," dives into the fascinating world of neurotechnology and its implications. She discusses how everyday devices could potentially interpret our thoughts and emotions, raising urgent ethical questions about privacy and data ownership. Farahany highlights advancements in wearable tech for mental health, from tracking emotional states to predicting neurological conditions. The conversation warns of a future where mental privacy may be compromised, emphasizing the need for regulations.