The connected brain

sep
28
2017

The connected brain

Future fixes
Neuroscientist Prof Nick Ramsey developed a device to turn a patient’s thoughts into computer commands. What is the future of this technology?

Neuroscientist Prof Nick Ramsey (UMC Utrecht) developed a device that translates a paralyzed patient's thoughts into computer commands. What is the full potential of such an interface? Should we be worried about creating a direct window to our thoughts?

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Thursday September 28 2017 (15:30-16:15)
Language
English
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Future fixes

Four scientists discuss the promises and limits of technological fixes in their field of expertise: resistent crops, global warming, malaria mosquitoes and the brain/computer interface