This course explores the dawn of brain-to-brain communication, presenting the latest technology and ethical implications of enhanced thinking. Participants will learn about connecting brains, contemplative factors, and the potential risks and goals of this technology. The teaching method includes presentations, participant introductions, and discussions led by experts in the field. The intended audience includes individuals interested in neuroscience, technology, and the future of communication.
Mind Melds and Brain Beams - The Dawn of Brain-to-Brain Communication
World Science Festival via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
The Dawn of Brain-to-Brain Communication
John Donvan's Introduction to Brain to Brain communication.
Participant Introductions.
What to keep in mind when thinking about brain to brain communication.
How does one get into the mind business?
Aurora the monkey plays a game with just her brain.
Transitioning to human brain to brain research.
Connecting the brains of two rats.
The tangled ball of neurons in our head is "us"
The puppet master describes linking two humans through their brains.
Using focused ultrasound to connect two human brains.
What are the contemplative factors in brain to brain communication?
If you can get two animals to communicate can you link 100?
The worry of people controlling your brain.
The risk of sharing thoughts from one brain to another.
How long until we can just download knowledge to our brains?
Giving credit to Arthur Clarke.
Is there any fear of brain damage from this technology?
Is it crazy to think we will all have chips in our brains?
What are the goals of brain to brain communication in the next 5 years?
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World Science Festival
