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Chapter 6: Technological Intervention in the Human Brain

Chapter 6: Technological Intervention in the Human Brain

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 In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of neurotechnology—where science fiction meets clinical reality. What’s inside:
  • Neuralink’s Milestone: Discover how Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic, used 1,024 brain electrodes to control a computer with his mind. We explore Neuralink’s $9B valuation and its bold "Blindsight" project to restore vision.
  • The BCI Ecosystem: From Synchron’s jugular-based implants to Kernel’s non-invasive "Flow" headphones, meet the startups shaping the future of brain-computer interfaces.
  • Breakthroughs & Benefits: Learn how BCIs are helping ALS patients speak again and how deep brain stimulation (DBS) is revolutionizing treatment for Parkinson’s, depression, and more.
  • Risks & Ethics: We confront surgical risks, psychological side effects, and Neuralink’s controversial animal trials—plus the looming questions around mental privacy and identity.
  • The Global Race: China’s “Beinao Nº 1” chip, ethical frameworks from the EU and UNESCO, and the debate over “neuro-rights.”
  • The Road Ahead: Cognitive enhancement, telepathic communication, and the neural metaverse—balanced by the threat of a new "neural divide."
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