Explore the limitations of scalp-recorded EEG and the potential of electrocorticography (ECoG) in a thought-provoking lecture by Makoto Miyakoshi from the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience. Delve into the concept of effective degrees of freedom in EEG recordings and understand why increasing the number of electrodes may not significantly improve mind-reading capabilities. Compare scalp EEG with ECoG data to grasp the dramatic difference in information richness. Consider the potential breakthroughs that could be achieved with chronically implanted, ultra-high-density wireless ECoG systems. Engage with a unique thought experiment involving ECoG-equipped dogs and smartphone-based mind-reading technology. Discover how this innovative approach could advance neuroscience, epileptology, and inter-species communication while providing critical hardware and surgical advancements applicable to human subjects.