Cutting-edge Neurotechnology with Nita Farahany in Conversation with Luisa Rodriguez on The 80,000 Hours Podcast

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We're sharing a few of Nathan's favorite AI scouting episodes from other shows. Today: Nita Farahani shares her insights with 80,000 Hours' Luisa Rodriguez on the current state of neurotechnology and its potential impacts on various fields, including work, healthcare, privacy, and even human cognition. The discussion includes Farahani's assessment of devices like SmartCap and Neuralink, the concept of cognitive liberty, the risks of the technology, and the need for proper regulation and ethical considerations.

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Nita Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke Law School and discusses the applications of cutting-edge neurotechnology.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Nathan intro's this episode with Nita Farahany

(03:26) The Future of Neurotechnology: From Neuralink to Meta

(05:40) The Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces in Military Applications

(11:29) The Role of Neurotechnology in National Security

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(18:14) The Potential of Brain-Computer Interfaces in Communication and Data Transfer

(21:19) The Future of Super Soldiers and Brain-Controlled Drones

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(41:05) The Controversial Realm of Neurotechnology Weapons

(45:16) Ideal International Agreements for Weapon Regulation

(47:01) The Threat of Hacking in Neurotechnology

(50:36) Brain Signatures for Identification

(01:11:28) The Future of Neurotechnology in the Workplace

(01:24:59) The Intrusion of Brain Decoding into Personal Relationships

(01:30:00) Regulating Brain Decoding: A Call for a Change in Worldview

(01:38:03) The Impact of Neurotechnology on Identity and Self-Perception

(01:41:47) The Future of Cognitive Enhancement and Transhumanism

(01:46:21) The Role of Neurotechnology in Addressing Neurological Diseases

(01:51:04) The Dark Side of Neurotechnology: Hacking and Manipulation

(01:54:50) The Importance of Cognitive Liberty in Neurotechnology

(01:55:15) The Future of Neurotechnology: Best and Worst Case Scenarios

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