The Fight for Mental Privacy in an Age of Neurotechnology | Nita Farahany

Nita Farahany is a renowned professor at Duke University, specializing in the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. Her latest book, "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," explores the transformative potential and profound ethical concerns of neurotechnologies like brain-computer interfaces and neural implants. Farahany emphasizes the need for robust protections to safeguard mental privacy and cognitive liberty in the face of these advancements. EPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Neurotechnology 03:42 The Progression of Neurotechnology and Brain Sensors 06:35 Neurotechnology in the Workplace 09:29 Productivity and Brainwaves 14:15 The Double-Edged Sword of Neurotechnology 25:12 Balancing Benefits and Intrusion in Neurotechnology 29:32 The Future of Neurotechnology and Brain Sensors 30:38 The Need for Regulation and Cognitive Liberty 34:38 The ickiness of Surveillance State 42:32 Protecting Self-Determination, Mental Privacy, and Freedom of Thought 49:31 Legislative Efforts and International Discussions 52:57 Bipartisan Support and Public Awareness TRANSCRIPT: share.transistor.fm/s/4697dc29/transcript.txt PODCAST INFO: YouTube:    / @tysonpopplestone9467   Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture/id158443… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2gWvUUYFwFvzHUnMdlmTaI RSS: feeds.transistor.fm/popculture SOCIALS: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/tysonpopplestone/ - YouTube:    / @tysonpopplestone9467