Explore cutting-edge neuroscience research in this World Science Festival panel discussion on brain imaging and thought visualization. Join host Brooke Gladstone and leading neuroscientists as they delve into the latest advancements in fMRI technology, brain-controlled prostheses, and the emerging field of neuroethics. Discover how scientists are working to decode visual images from brain activity, turn thoughts into actions, and potentially visualize imagination. Examine the ethical implications of these developments, including questions of brain privacy and the limits of neuroscientific knowledge. Learn about brain scanners, neuroimaging techniques, and how a better understanding of science can increase public comfort with ongoing research. This 89-minute talk features expert insights from John Donoghue, John-Dylan Haynes, Frank Tong, and Paul Root Wolpe, offering a comprehensive look at the future of brain research and its potential impact on society.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Participant Introductions
What is happening right now in neuroethics?
What is the value of this research?
Frank Tong on decoding visual images.
Will we ever be able to image what people are imagining?
John Donoghue on turning thoughts into actions.
What are the ethical issues of neuroethics?
Brain scanners and neuroimaging
Should our brains be entitled to complete privacy?
Is there a limit to what we can know about the brain.
How understanding science will make people feel more comfortable with what science is doing.
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World Science Festival
