?? The brain — the last fortress of humanity
In five years, we will legally own our own thoughts. That is the premise of my latest conversation with Professor Nita Farahany on Exponentially.
In the past five years, over $1bn has been invested in developing neurotechnology. It isn’t just Neuralink. It’s also less invasive wearable devices like Mendi and FocusCalm.
New devices can read and manipulate our mental states to help us relax, learn and reduce pain. As they do this, they harvest data. Can businesses be trusted with this private information? How can we make use of this technology while protecting the last fortress of our humanity — our thoughts and emotions?
I knew there was one person I had to speak to about this — Professor Nita Farahany. Nita is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. Her latest book is The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.
In this conversation, Nita and I go into:
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EMEA Business Value & GTM, Director (independent)
1 年We should certainly address this sooner rather than later, especially with regard to the work environment. Wearables, Sales or Revenue Platforms, user behaviour analytics for cybersecurity… these are all widely adopted devices and apps that already track everything we do. It just needs to ‘join the dots’ with some ad hoc AI model to get Your Company’s Big Brother… and it will all be written in the small prints of your next employment contract. Am I too extreme here?
Thought this was a very clear and helpful conversation on the way new technologies may need to inspire new or enhanced rights
The conversation's exploration of the dual-use nature of neurotechnology is particularly relevant. Acknowledging both the positive outcomes, such as improved workplace experiences, and the potential harm stemming from misuse is crucial for fostering a balanced understanding of the technology's impact.
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1 年Important post and video, thank you.