Mind Over Machines (& Cockroaches)

What if you could communicate and use your computer just by thinking? Not a sci-fi novel, this future is closer than you think. I sat down with Robert, a researcher and entrepreneur in brain-computer interfaces, to hear about the latest developments and future implications of BCIs.

From controlling robotic limbs, drones and cockroaches, to decoding speech; BCIs could change how we interact with technology and help people with disabilities get a better sense of the world around them as well as interact with it.

"When I first discovered brain-computer interfaces, I honestly thought they were magic."

That‘s not all. If you thought artificial intelligence is cool, wait ‘till you hear about organoid intelligence and the use of lab grown brains in outperforming current AI models as well as lowering power consumption.

Join us to learn more about the fascinating world of brain-computer interfaces, biocomputing translating neural signals into actions and paving the way for groundbreaking applications in medicine which could change lives, but also trigger ethical dilemmas.

In this episode:

• Computer-brain interfaces, obviously

• Invasive and non-invasive applications

• Cyborg cockroaches

• Biocomputing and organoid intelligence

• Using psychedelics to stimulate neural cell growth

• Mycelial networks as computers

• Interdisciplinary collaboration & Zuzalu

Zuitzerland!

This is the first episode of the Zuitzerland series, recorded in Switzerland.

Definitely consider reading more about Zuitzerland here, hop in the announcements channel & join us for the full event next year!