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Mind-Reading Technologies: Navigating Certainties, Uncertainties, and Future Prospects

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Advancements in mind-reading technologies have been rapidly progressing across various fields of research. Presently, these technologies have the capability to accurately capture, analyze, and interpret neural signals in real-time. This post will delve into the mechanisms utilized by current brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to decipher thoughts, while summarizing the latest scientific advances, the potential applications and some ethical uncertainties emerging from these neurotechnologies.

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The human brain in a virtual environment: what can we expect?

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Virtual reality has been a part of our culture for decades. This technology began in the late 1950s, with a first device called “Sensorama” that consisted of a booth with a swivel chair that projected stereoscopic images. Today, Virtual Reality has been massively developed as a promising technology increasingly present in our lives. But, how does the use of this technology influence the way the brain perceives information? Based on the latest neuroscientific research, this article addresses the key changes our brain implements to learn and handle information virtual environments.

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Neurotechnology: where we are and where we are going?

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Today,  advance “brain-reading” technology makes increasingly possible to access an individual’s mental activiy. Although it may sound a bit scary, the reality is that scientists from different  fields are already working with sophisticated technologies to “decipher” the bases human thoughts in real-time. Control a computer, move an artificial arm, or obtain knowledge of individuals´ mood and thoughts are just few examples of the advances of neurotechnology. Very recently last summer, Tesla founder Elon Musk, presented to the big public an implantable brain device capable of reading users’ minds. 

One interesting question is why “mind-reading” technology could be necessary for our lives? Leaving aside ethical issues, should we worry if modern neurotechnology can figure out what we are thinking? Continue reading “Neurotechnology: where we are and where we are going?” →