Mind Melds and Brain Beams - The Dawn of Brain-to-Brain Communication

Explore the groundbreaking world of brain-to-brain communication in this thought-provoking 86-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the current state of technology that allows rudimentary brain-to-brain interfaces, and contemplate the ethical implications and future possibilities of enhanced thinking. Join moderator John Donvan and a panel of experts as they discuss fascinating experiments involving animals and humans, the potential for downloading skills and memories, and the risks associated with this emerging field. Examine the scientific, philosophical, and ethical questions surrounding brain-to-brain communication, from the possibility of linking multiple brains to the concerns about privacy and brain manipulation. Gain insights into the goals and challenges of this revolutionary technology over the next five years, and consider its potential impact on human consciousness and individual freedoms.

The Dawn of Brain-to-Brain Communication
John Donvan's Introduction to Brain to Brain communication.
Participant Introductions.
What to keep in mind when thinking about brain to brain communication.
How does one get into the mind business?
Aurora the monkey plays a game with just her brain.
Transitioning to human brain to brain research.
Connecting the brains of two rats.
The tangled ball of neurons in our head is "us"
The puppet master describes linking two humans through their brains.
Using focused ultrasound to connect two human brains.
What are the contemplative factors in brain to brain communication?
If you can get two animals to communicate can you link 100?
The worry of people controlling your brain.
The risk of sharing thoughts from one brain to another.
How long until we can just download knowledge to our brains?
Giving credit to Arthur Clarke.
Is there any fear of brain damage from this technology?
Is it crazy to think we will all have chips in our brains?
What are the goals of brain to brain communication in the next 5 years?