#144 - Nita Farahany | Neurotechnology and The Battle for Your Brain

The Tyson Popplestone Show

Nita Farahany is a renowned professor at Duke University, specializing in the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. Her latest book, "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," explores the transformative potential and profound ethical concerns of neurotechnologies like brain-computer interfaces and neural implants. Farahany emphasizes the need for robust protections to safeguard mental privacy and cognitive liberty in the face of these advancements.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Neurotechnology
03:42 The Progression of Neurotechnology and Brain Sensors
06:35 Neurotechnology in the Workplace
09:29 Productivity and Brainwaves
14:15 The Double-Edged Sword of Neurotechnology
25:12 Balancing Benefits and Intrusion in Neurotechnology
29:32 The Future of Neurotechnology and Brain Sensors
30:38 The Need for Regulation and Cognitive Liberty
34:38 The ickiness of Surveillance State
42:32 Protecting Self-Determination, Mental Privacy, and Freedom of Thought
49:31 Legislative Efforts and International Discussions
52:57 Bipartisan Support and Public Awareness

TRANSCRIPT:
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