Cells to Silicon - Your Brain in 2050
Explore the cutting-edge of brain-machine interactions in this 1 hour 22 minute conference talk from the 2014 World Science Festival. Join host Robert Krulwich and a panel of experts including neuroscientists John Donoghue and Sheila Nirenberg, computer scientist Michel Maharbiz, and psychologist Gary Marcus as they discuss the future of neurotechnology. Delve into topics such as neural control of prosthetics, facial recognition in the brain, non-invasive brain-computer interfaces, and the potential for machine consciousness. Examine the ethical implications of bionic humans, brain implant security, and the possibility of transferring human consciousness to machines. Gain insights into how advances in neuroscience and technology may reshape our understanding of the brain and human capabilities by 2050.