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Brace Yourself for the Decoding of Private Thoughts by Consumer Gadgets - Everyday devices like headphones and watches could soon interpret your brain activity and inner experiences. Nita A. Farahany, author of "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," unveils the remarkable potential and alarming risks of this emerging neurotechnology. Get ready to rethink assumptions!You can find Nita at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Adam Grant about rethinking.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Stanford Professors, Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao, talk about their book, “The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder.” Then, is your personal technology doing more than you bargained for? Duke University Professor Nita Farahany talks about “The Battle for Your Brain … Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.”
Can technology turn the legal world on its head? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve and his guests, Ed Cainglit and Jennifer Felten, explore how AI and cutting-edge technology are revolutionizing legal practice. With their firsthand experiences from ClioCon, Ed and Jennifer reveal the pathways law firms can take to tailor their tech stacks, shift billing models, and embrace AI-driven transformations that promise to streamline operations and amplify client experiences like never before. Their conversation uncovers the critical role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in guiding legal practices toward greater profitability and efficiency. Ed and Jennifer offer strategies for integrating AI tools, such as Clio's Duo, into the everyday workings of law firms, demonstrating how these technologies can automate mundane tasks and enhance client relationship management. We also draw inspiration from thought leaders like James Clear, emphasizing the importance of reflection and habit-building to elevate productivity and client satisfaction. But it's not all about technology. We delve into the ethical implications and responsibilities that accompany these advancements. As we discuss the potential impacts of neurotechnology on fields like estate planning and trust administration, Ed and Jennifer encourage legal professionals to adopt an agile mindset in navigating this evolving landscape. This episode is packed with actionable insights and reflections, aiming to equip you with the tools and mindset required to stay at the cutting edge of the legal industry. In this episode, you will hear: Insights from ClioCon on integrating AI into legal practices for improved efficiency and client satisfaction Transitioning from hourly billing to value-based pricing models for increased profitability Using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure law firm success and operational efficiency The impact of AI on mundane legal tasks, including document analysis and marketing strategies Ethical considerations and challenges posed by AI and neurotechnology in legal services Strategies for building a tech stack tailored to law firm needs to enhance client experiences and reduce costs The importance of adaptability and continuous learning to thrive in a tech-driven legal landscape Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Grow Your Practice with AI: atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/the-power-of-AI-workshop Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/what-we-do/law-firm-coaching My Great Life Planner: gn477.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/My-Great-Life-Planner ClioCon: cliocloudconference.com The 2024 Clio Cloud Conference in Review: www.clio.com/blog/highlights-2024-clio-cloud-conference 2024 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Law Firms: www.clio.com/resources/legal-trends/2024-solo-small-firm-report Atomic Habits by James Clear: www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Kolleno: www.kolleno.com SaneBox: www.sanebox.com GenAI in the legal industry: Where it's already impacting legal talent management: www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/technology/genai-legal-talent Traba Legal: trabalegal.com 053: Breaking Into Growth: How We Grew Our Law Firm 400% Over 6 Years and Learned to Take 6 Weeks Off Annually with Jennifer & Fred Felten: atticusadvantage.com/episode053 104: How Virtual Assistants Could Play a Strategic Role in Growing Your Law Firm with Matthew Crider and Ed Cainglit: atticusadvantage.com/episode104 The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology by Nita Farahany: www.amazon.com/Battle-Your-Brain-Defending-Neurotechnology/dp/1250272955 Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
Jedni si stěžují na nedostatek svobody; je to trochu móda. Druzí si stěžují na ty, kteří si stěžují na nedostatek svobody; je to taky trochu móda. Začněme u druhé skupiny. Pozdvihování obočí nad tím, že si někdo může v tak svobodné společnosti, jako je ta naše, připadat nesvobodný, není na místě. Filozofové zkoumali otázku svobody odjakživa, neboť se vždy jevilo jako zřejmé, že každá doba svým jedinečným způsobem ohrožuje svobodu. Řekové stavěli svobodu proti osudu; křesťané si pokládali otázku, zda může být vševědoucí Bůh překvapován svobodou člověka; (nejen) od novověku se filozofové zamýšlejí nad tím, jak moc můžeme být svobodní, jsme-li součástí přírody a její kauzality. V současnosti se zdá být občanská i osobní svoboda v ohrožení tváří v tvář nadnárodním institucím, ať už těm politickým či byznysovým. Novu kapitolu v dějinách svobody právě píší moderní technologie. Těm, kteří si stýskají na nedostatek svobody, lze z druhé strany namítnout: svobodu chápete jako artikl, který vám buď někdo dává, nebo upírá. Jenže neexistuje jen občanská svoboda, která je nepochybně definována společenským uspořádáním. Existuje také cosi jako osobní pocit svobody, který je určitou podobou sebevztahu. Možná je tahle svoboda základnější než ta občanská. Osobní svoboda nezávisí na rámci, v němž žijeme. Dobře to vyjadřuje Miroslav Petříček v knize rozhovorů Všichni umřeme: filozof zde poznamenává, že si nikdy nepřipadal nesvobodný, ani v komunismu, ani v demokratické společnosti. Možná je tato svoboda především naším úkolem. Dokonce je možné, že zapomínáme na jednu podstatnou věc: že svoboda je také řemeslo. Spíše než na občanskou svobodu se autorka podcastu Tereza Matějčková tentokrát zaměřuje na zmíněnou osobní svobodu, na pocit, že je někdo svobodný. V nějakém smyslu je asi neproblematické tvrdit, že lidé touží po svobodě. Na straně druhé je v tom případě otázka, proč tolik lidí podléhá závislostem. Stereotypní vysvětlení, že závislost je znamením slabé vůle, je nepřesvědčivé. Kolikrát se zdá být opak pravdou: Vždyť kolik až nadlidského úsilí je schopen závislý člověk vyvinout, aby se dostal ke své látce? Kolik práce dokáže workoholik odvést, co všechno si odepřít, jen aby podal další skvělý výkon? Ale hlavně, proč tak rádi něčemu otročíme, když toužíme po svobodě? Kapitoly I. Svoboda nepřichází; svoboda neodchází. [začátek až 12:55] II. Zvíře je předvídatelné; od člověka čekejme cokoli. [12:55 až 18:00] III. Svobodní, protože umíme myslet? [18:00 až 22:37] IV. Nemáme povinnost být pro druhého srozumitelným. [22:37 až 29:09] V. Workoholik nechce být životním umělcem. [29:09 až 37:00] VI. Svoboda, závislost, nové (neuro)technologie [37:00 až závěr] Bibliografie Peter Bieri, Das Handwerk der Freiheit: Über die Entdeckung des eigenen Willens, Hamburg: Carl Hanser Verlag, 2001. Nita Farahany, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology, New York: St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2024. Petr Fischer – Mirek Petříček, Všichni umřete. Hovory ze Slavie, Praha: Novela Bohemica, 2023, str. 19. Raymond Geuss, Not Thinking Like a Liberal, Harvard: Harvard University Press, 2022. Dimitri Verhulst, „Závislost je krajní forma lásky“, in: Týdeník Echo, str. 36–40, https://www.echo24.cz/a/HvurE/tydenik-echo-rozhovor-spisovatel-dimitri-verhulst. Celé epizody na echo24.cz nebo na www.forendors.cz/pravdaneexistujetm
For Tuesday's edition of “Closer Look,” we revisit Rose's conversations with Duke University professor of law and philosophy Nita Farahany and NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe. First, Farahany discusses her book, “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.” The book explores neurotechnology and how its continuous evolution could potentially threaten your rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination if companies have access to your brain data. Then, Rascoe discusses her book, “HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience.” The book is a collection of essays about historically Black colleges and universities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Duke University Professor Nita Farahany about her book, “The Battle for Your Brain … Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.” Then recovering from the devastation of war, Conservation X Lab's Dr. Alex Dehgan talks about his book, “The Snow Leopard Project … and other Adventures in Warzone Conservation”.
In this episode, Nita Farahany joins us to discuss her book "The Battle For Your Brain" and its implications. We explore the future of identity and self, addressing concerns about workplace tracking. Nita provides insights into the motivations behind neurotech startups and the development of neurotechnology across various industries. We delve into the impact of neurotech on freedom of thought and the influence of neuromarketing. The discussion also covers the importance of collective action in the digital era and privacy concerns surrounding Apple Vision Pro.Highlights:00:00 Intro and Episode Preview03:44 "The Battle For Your Brain" Overview09:00 Future of Identity and Self15:52 Workplace Tracking Concerns23:28 Neurotech Startups Motivations29:41 Neurotech Development in Various Industries33:09 Neurotech and Freedom of Thought38:47 Neuromarketing Influence47:00 Collective Action in Digital Era50:00 Apple Vision Pro Privacy InsightsAbout Nita Farahany:Professor Nita Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society and principal investigator of SLAP Lab and the Cognitive Futures Lab. She is also the author of the book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of NeurotechnologyNita's website - https://www.nitafarahany.comANNOUNCEMENT: Through Conversations Podcast is partnering with Tangle News to bring listeners insightful discussions on today's most pressing issues. This collaboration will combine Tangle News' unbiased reporting with Through Conversations' deep, engaging dialogues. Together, we aim to inform, educate, and inspire, fostering thoughtful discourse and a better understanding of our complex world.Join Tangle News Today - https://www.readtangle.com// Connect With Us //My Substack: https://throughconversations.substack.comWebsite: https://throughconversations.com// Social //Twitter: https://twitter.com/thruconvpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thruconvpodcast/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl67XqJVdVtBqiCWahS776g
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 Neurotechnology03:42 The Progression of Neurotechnology and Brain Sensors06:35 Neurotechnology in the Workplace09:29 Productivity and Brainwaves14:15 The Double-Edged Sword of Neurotechnology25:12 Balancing Benefits and Intrusion in Neurotechnology29:32 The Future of Neurotechnology and Brain Sensors30:38 The Need for Regulation and Cognitive Liberty34:38 The ickiness of Surveillance State42:32 Protecting Self-Determination, Mental Privacy, and Freedom of Thought49:31 Legislative Efforts and International Discussions52:57 Bipartisan Support and Public AwarenessTRANSCRIPT:https://share.transistor.fm/s/4697dc29/transcript.txtPODCAST INFO:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpxjDVYNfJuth9Oo4z2iGQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture/id1584438354Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gWvUUYFwFvzHUnMdlmTaIRSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/popcultureSOCIALS:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tysonpopplestone/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tysonpopplestone9467
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Avi Bar-Zeev, a true tech pioneer and the Founder and President of The XR Guild. With over three decades of experience, Avi has an impressive resume, including launching Disney's Aladdin VR ride, developing Second Life's 3D worlds, co-founding Keyhole (which became Google Earth), co-inventing Microsoft's HoloLens, and contributing to the Amazon Echo Frames. The XR Guild is a nonprofit organization that promotes ethics in extended reality (XR) through mentorship, networking, and educational resources. Throughout our conversation, we dive into privacy concerns in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and the metaverse, highlighting increased data misuse and manipulation risks as technology progresses. Avi shares his insights on how product and development teams can continue to be innovative while still upholding responsible, ethical standards with clear principles and guidelines to protect users' personal data. Plus, he explains the role of eye-tracking technology and why he advocates classifying its data as health data. We also discuss the challenges of anonymizing biometric data, informed consent, and the need for ethics training in all of the tech industry. Topics Covered: The top privacy and misinformation issues that Avi has noticed when it comes to AR, VR, and metaverse dataWhy Avi advocates for classifying eye tracking data as health data The dangers of unchecked AI manipulation and why we need to be more aware and in control of our online presence The ethical considerations for experimentation in highly regulated industriesWhether it is possible to anonymize VR and AR dataWays these product and development teams can be innovative while maintaining ethics and avoiding harm AR risks vs VR risksAdvice and privacy principles to keep in mind for technologists who are building AR and VR systems Understanding The XR Guild Resources Mentioned:Read: The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of NeurotechnologyRead: Our Next RealityGuest Info: Connect with Avi on LinkedInCheck out the XR GuildLearn about Avi's Consulting Services Shifting Privacy Left MediaWhere privacy engineers gather, share, & learnTRU Staffing PartnersTop privacy talent - when you need it, where you need it.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Copyright © 2022 - 2024 Principled LLC. All rights reserved.
Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions. Neuroscience has already made all of this possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the “universal controller” for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can seriously threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought, and self-determination. Learn what is coming, what is already here, and what you can do about it. Nita Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society and principal investigator of SLAP Lab and the Cognitive Futures Lab. Nita's book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology, is available now! Learn more about Nita at nitafarahany.com. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/SMART Babbel - Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at babbel.com/spp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Earlier this year, Elon Musk's company Neuralink successfully installed one of their brain implants in a 29 year old quadriplegic man named Noland Arbaugh. The device changed Arbaugh's life. He no longer needs a mouth stylus to control his computer or play video games. Instead, he can use his mind.The brain-computer interface that Arbaugh uses is part of an emerging field known as neurotechnology that promises to reshape the way we live. A wide range of AI empowered neurotechnologies may allow disabled people like Arbaugh to regain independence, or give us the ability to erase traumatic memories in patients suffering from PTSD.But it doesn't take great leaps to envision how these technologies could be abused as well. Law enforcement agencies in the United Arab Emirates have used neurotechnology to read the minds of criminal suspects, and convict them based on what they've found. And corporations are developing ways to advertise to potential customers in their dreams. Remarkably, both of these things appear to be legal, as there are virtually no laws explicitly governing neurotechnology.All of which makes Nita Farahany's work incredibly timely. Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and the author of The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.Farahany isn't fatalistic about neurotech – in fact, she uses some of it herself. But she is adamant that we need to start developing laws and guardrails as soon as possible, because it may not be long before governments, employers and corporations have access to our brains. Mentioned:“PRIME Study Progress Update – User Experience,” Neuralink“Paralysed man walks using device that reconnects brain with muscles,” The GuardianCognitive Warfare – NATO's ACTThe Ethics of Neurotechnology: UNESCO appoints international expert group to prepare a new global standard
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withStanford Professors, Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao, talk about their book, “The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder.” Then, is your personal technology doing more than you bargained for? Duke University Professor Nita Farahany talks about “The Battle for Your Brain … Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.”
In this episode of Technology and Security, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey speaks with Professor Nita Farahany about the increasing emergence of neurotechnology and what it means for national security as well as consumers, policy makers, military forces and nation states. They discuss the importance of ensuring the privacy of brain data as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw puzzle' of data collection by large technology companies. They also discuss the possibility of identifying, verifying and targeting individuals by their neural signature and why addressing this technology should be a national security priority. They explore the current and potential roles neurotechnology can play in combatting information warfare and improving cognitive resilience as well as the increasing role of AI. Finally, they highlight what to look out for in tech in 2024. Nita Farahany is a Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke University and is a leading scholar in the ethical, legal and social implications of emerging technologies. She has consulted extensively and including advising DARPA and has testifying before Congress. Nita was on the US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues for many years. Her latest book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the right to think freely in the age of neurotechnology, examines the ethical and legal challenges of emerging neurotechnology. Technology and Security is hosted by Dr Miah Hammond-Errey, the inaugural director of the Emerging Technology program at the United States Studies Centre, based at the University of Sydney. Resources mentioned in the recording: (Nita Farahany) The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the right to think freely in the age of neurotechnology (US Department of Health and Human Services) Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (Apple) Vision Pro (Meta) Meta Connect Conference (Miah Hammond-Errey) Big data and national security: A guide for Australian policymakers (Miah Hammond-Errey) Big Data, Emerging Technologies and Intelligence: National Security Disrupted (Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, December 2021) Addition of Certain Entities to the Entity List and Revision of an Entry on the Entity List (Miah Hammond-Errey) AI will shape our world – even our brains – but it can be regulated (Daniel Kahneman) Thinking, Fast and Slow Miah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Miah_HE The USSC website: https://www.ussc.edu.au/ Making great content requires fabulous teams. Thanks to the great talents of the following. Research support and editorial assistance: Tom Barrett Production: Elliott Brennan Podcast design: Susan Beale Music: Dr. Paul Mac This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging — here and wherever you're listening. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, sea and community, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Tech companies have access to an immense amount of data about each of us. How are we all being affected in a world where no one can be anonymous? Keisha McKenzie and Annanda Barclay talk to data scientist Scott Hendrickson, PhD, about data and consent, ways colonialism shows up in tech development, and more cooperative ethics we can learn from nature. SHOW NOTES For the next episode: tell us about your nostalgic tech memories! Find us at @moralrepairpodcast on instagram, @moralrepair on Twitter/X, or moralrepairpodcast at gmail dot com How did Cambridge Analytica use 50M people's Facebook data in 2016? (Knowledge Wharton) California bill makes it easier to delete online personal data (LA Times) “Churches target new members, with help from Big Data” (Wall Street Journal) In the film Enemy of the State, characters uncover all the ways they're being tracked—it's a lot. Digital safety for people seeking reproductive care (Digital Defense Fund) How redwood trees communicate (New York Times): “The Social Life of Forests” feat. Professor Suzzane Simard “Thieves Use Tech Devices to Scan Cars Before Breaking Into Them” NBC Bay Area Scott has recommended a few books for our audience: God Human Animal Machine: Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning by Meghan O'Gieblyn Impromptu: Amplifying our Humanity Through AI by Reid Hoffman The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in an Age of Neurotechnology by Nita Farahany Prof. Alondra Nelson in “The New Norms of Affirmative Consent: Alondra Nelson on the New Yorker Radio Hour” Prof. Yvette Abrahams on social ecology ethics in “Thank You for Making Me Strong”
Similar to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, neurotechnology techniques like decoded neurofeedback open the possibility of modifying or erasing memories that aren't pleasant or beneficial to our well-being. Those in favor argue it could help offer a path to a mentally healthier and happier life. Those against it say that tampering with memories could be dangerous to our sense of self and undermine our experiences. Now we debate: Should We Erase Bad Memories? Arguing Yes: Nita Farahany, Author of "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology", Professor at Duke University, and the Founding Director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society Arguing No: Sigal Samuel, Senior Reporter for Vox Future Perfect and co-host of the Future Perfect podcast Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are on the cusp of an explosion of cheap, consumer-ready neurotechnology - from earbuds that gather our behavioral data, to sensors that can read our dreams. And it's all going to be supercharged by AI. This technology is moving from niche to mainstream - and it has the same potential to become exponential. Legal scholar Nita Farahany talks us through the current state of neurotechnology and its deep links to AI. She says that we urgently need to protect the last frontier of privacy: our internal thoughts. And she argues that without a new legal framework around “cognitive liberty,” we won't be able to insulate our brains from corporate and government intrusion.RECOMMENDED MEDIA The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology by Nita FarahanyThe Battle for Your Brain offers a path forward to navigate the complex dilemmas that will fundamentally impact our freedom to understand, shape, and define ourselvesComputer Program Reveals What Neurons in the Visual Cortex Prefer to Look AtA study of macaque monkeys at Harvard generated valuable clues based on an artificial intelligence system that can reliably determine what neurons in the brain's visual cortex prefer to seeUnderstanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhanAn influential work by a fixture in media discourseRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES The Three Rules of Humane TechTalking With Animals… Using AIHow to Free Our Minds with Cult Deprogramming Expert Dr. Steven HassanYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_
Machine poets. ChatGPT fails. Neurological surveillance. Brain implants that treat depression. Is it scary? Cool? Let's firehose some questions at Duke Law professor, neuro and bioethicist, author and TED speaker Dr. Nita Farahany. She explains the history of AI, the dawn of chatbots, what's changed recently, the potential for good, the possible perils, how different lawmakers are stepping in, and whether or not this is scary dinner party conversation. Do you have feelings about AI and brain implants? Hopefully, and we talk about why. Buy Dr. Nita Farahany's books: The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology (2023) and The Impact of Behavioral Sciences on Criminal Law (2009)Dr. Farahany's 2023 TED Talk: Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing techFollow Dr. Farahany on Instagram, TikTok and TwitterA donation was made to Human Rights WatchMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Field Trip: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line, Neuropathology (CONCUSSIONS), Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD), Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS), Radiology (X-RAY VISION), Futurology (THE FUTURE), Gizmology (ROBOTS), Diabetology (DIABETES)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media and Mark David Christenson Transcripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn
If you're fearful of the future, you may not want to tune in to today's terrifying Remnant. Jonah's guest is Nita Farahany, a professor at Duke Law School and the author of The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. The book explores the rise of neurotechnology—devices designed to track our brain signals to figure out exactly what we're thinking and feeling and why. But would a world of mental surveillance and ubiquitous neural interfaces be exciting or dystopian? And what are the implications of this technology for our laws, behaviors, and liberties? This episode is sponsored by our friends at FIRE. FIRE's mission is to safeguard and uphold the right of all Americans to freedom of speech. Be a part of the front line of a growing movement by joining the FIRE Update. Show Notes: -Dr. Farahany's webpage -Dr. Farahany's new book, The Battle for Your Brain -The Remnant with Jonathan Adler -Dr. Farahany: “TikTok Is Part of China's Cognitive Warfare Campaign” -Shoshana Zuboff's The Age of Surveillance Capitalism -Dr. Farahany: “Searching Secrets” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nita Farahany is an Iranian American author and distinguished professor and scholar. Nita joins Susan to discuss her critically acclaimed book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. Together they discuss the implications of emerging neuroscience, genomics, and artificial intelligence for law and society; legal and bioethical issues and conclude if our society is ready for it?All this and more on No Holding Back with Susan Estrich.Sign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at: www.noholdingback.fm/Produced by 1985 Productions
In this episode, Luiza Jarovsky discusses with Prof. Nita Farahany her new book "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," as well as issues related to the protection of cognitive liberty and privacy in the context of current AI and Neurotechnology challenges. Prof. Farahany is a leader and pioneer in the field of ethics of neuroscience, and this will be a fascinating conversation you cannot miss.Luiza Jarovsky is a lawyer, CEO of Implement Privacy, and author of Luiza's Newsletter.Read more about Luiza's work at https://www.luizajarovsky.comSubscribe to Luiza's Newsletter: https://www.luizasnewsletter.comCheck out the courses and training programs Luiza is leading at https://www.implementprivacy.comFollow Luiza on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizajarovskyTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/luizaJarovskyYouTube: https://youtube.com/@luizajarovsky
25 May 2023: In this Frankly Speaking Podcast, host Chris Kremidas Courtney is joined by Nita Farahany, author of The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology, to discuss the ways in which neurotechnology can be harnessed for good and evil. Tune in to hear what our speakers have to say.
This week our guest is Nita Farahany, a Distinguished Professor at Duke University where she heads the Science, Law, and Policy Lab. The research she conducts in her lab specifically focuses on the implications of emerging neuroscience, genomics, and artificial intelligence; and, as a testament to her expertise, there is a long, long list of awards and influential positions she can lay claim to, including an appointment by Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. In this episode, we explore Nita's recent publication, provocatively entitled, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. This takes us on our tour of the current neurotechnology that exists, the upcoming ways in which this tech will be integrated into our daily products, how it will shape our decision making, the profound list of ethical considerations surrounding cognitive liberty, and much more. See more about Nita at nitafarahany.com or follow her at twitter.com/NitaFarahany ** Learn more about Singularity: su.org Host: Steven Parton - LinkedIn / Twitter Music by: Amine el Filali
The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Nita Farahany discusses her cognitive liberty concept, as well as her book: The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. Research Question: Prof. Farahany asks what can we do individually to tell fact from fiction, safeguard against manipulation, engage critical thinking skills, and develop greater mindfulness so that we may flourish in the Digital Age. What are the limits of the human mind to protect against distortion of cognitive freedoms? Resources: The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology by Nita Farahany Prof Nita Farahany's Webpage https://law.duke.edu/fac/farahany/ Recent news article: “We need a new human right to cognitive liberty” Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-147 Guest Bio: Nita A. Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society, the Faculty Chair of the Duke MA in Bioethics & Science Policy, and principal investigator of SLAP Lab. Farahany is a frequent commentator for national media and radio shows and a regular keynote speaker. She presents her work to diverse academic, legal, corporate, and public audiences including at TED, the World Economic Forum, Aspen Ideas Festival, Judicial Conferences for US Court of Appeals, scientific venue including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Society for Neuroscience, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy, and by testifying before Congress. Her current scholarship focuses on the implications of emerging neuroscience, genomics, and artificial intelligence for law and society; legal and bioethical issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic; FDA law and policy; and the use of science and technology in criminal law. In addition to publishing in legal and scientific journals, as well as edited book volumes, Farahany is the author of the forthcoming book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending Your Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology (St. Martin's Press 2023). In 2010, Professor Farahany was appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues and served until 2017. She is an appointed member of the National Advisory Council for the National Institute for Neurological Disease and Stroke, an elected member of the American Law Institute and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, past President of the International Neuroethics Society, an ELSI (ethical, legal, and social implications) advisor to the NIH Brain Initiative and to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, an appointed member of both the Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders and the Standing Committee on Biotechnology Capabilities and National Security Needs for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and a member of the Global Future Council on Frontier Risks and Expert Network for the World Economic Forum. She served as Reporter for the Study Committee and later Drafting Committee on updating the Uniform Determination of Death Committee for the Uniform Law Commission. In 2022, she was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to the NC Delegation for the Uniform Law Commission, and currently serves in that capacity. Farahany is a co-editor-in-chief and co-founder of the Journal of Law and the Biosciences and on the Board of Advisors for Scientific American. She also serves on scientific and ethics advisory boards for corporations. Farahany received her AB in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Biology from Dartmouth College, an ALM in biology from Harvard University, and a JD and MA from Duke University, as well as a Ph.D. in philosophy. In 2004-2005, Farahany clerked for Judge Judith W. Rogers of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, after which she joined the law faculty at Vanderbilt University. In 2011, Farahany was the Leah Kaplan Visiting Professor of Human Rights at Stanford Law School. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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Have you ever wanted to figure out when you're the most focused? Or how your moods change throughout the day? How “fit” your brain is, or whether your insomnia is really as bad as you think? Neurotech devices promise to deliver insights. These are cutting-edge gadgets that pick up on the electrochemical signals inside of our brains, and are connected to algorithms that analyze and interpret that data. Brain technology offers all kinds of exciting possibilities — from treating conditions like epilepsy or depression, to simply maximizing our brain health. But medical ethicists are already raising the alarm about potential dangers — for example, how are employers using this tech to monitor their employees? What happens when their brain metrics don't meet standards? On this episode, we dive into some of these thorny questions with Nita Farahany, a leading scholar on the social, legal, and ethical implications of emerging technologies, and some of the conclusions she's come to in her new book, “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.” Also heard on this week's episode: We chat with Roy Hamilton, a neurologist and researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, about how brain stimulation is being used. He directs the Penn Brain Science, Translation, Innovation, and Modulation (brainSTIM) Center. We'll also hear from an at-home user about how it improved his life.
On the show this week we talk to Nita A. Farahany, distinguished professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and the founding director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, about her new book, "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology."Many people choose to give up unprecedented levels of privacy in exchange for convenience. So why not give up your brain data too? Is it really that different? While the proposition may seem analogous, and despite how it's often presented, says Farahany, what could get decoded from your brain is a very different thing.“Everybody has something to hide when it comes to what's in their brain. Not in the sense of like, you're thinking about committing some horrible crime. But it is the space where you work out everything. And if you don't have that space to work out everything, suddenly what it means to be human is fundamentally different.”https://inquiring.show/episodes/400-the-perilous-combination-of-brain-wave-data-and-generative-ai
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Duke University Professor Nita Farahany about her book, “The Battle for Your Brain … Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.” Then recovering from the devastation of war, Conservation X Lab's Dr. Alex Dehgan talks about his book, “The Snow Leopard Project … and other Adventures in Warzone Conservation”.
Nita Farahany is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law and Philosophy at Duke University and the founding director of the Duke Initiative for Science and Society. Farahany, who also served as the former commissioner on the U.S. Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues during the Obama administration, joins “Closer Look to discuss her new book “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Duke Law and Philosophy professor Dr. Nita Farahany to talk about her new book, "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology." They discuss the concept of cognitive liberty from a legal and ethical framework, including how privacy and convenience will continue to shift as technology allows deeper access to our internal worlds.
Guest host Sigal Samuel talks with professor of philosophy and law Nita Farahany about her new book The Battle for Your Brain. In it, Farahany details the new brain-scanning tech that has already arrived, and the risks this poses to our privacy and freedom of thought. Sigal and Nita discuss what this technology can currently do (and what it can't), how new devices might be used by corporations or governments to infringe on our rights, and the prospect of using new technologies to rid ourselves of painful or traumatic memories — even, potentially, before they've been formed. Host: Sigal Samuel (@SigalSamuel), Senior Reporter, Vox Guest: Nita Farahany (@NitaFarahany), author; professor of philosophy & Robinson O. Everett Professor of Law, Duke University References: The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology by Nita A. Farahany (St. Martin's; 2023) "Your brain may not be private much longer" by Sigal Samuel (Vox; March 17) "BGU develops wearable advanced warning system for epileptic seizures" (Jerusalem Post; Sept. 29, 2020) "Elon Musk shows off updates to his brain chips and says he's going to install one in himself when they are ready" by Ashley Capoot (CNBC; Dec. 1, 2022) "Brain-implant companies balk at moves to regulate their nascent tech" by Sarah McBride (Los Angeles Times; Feb. 19) "NHS trials headset that claims to zap depression" by Katie Prescott (The Times; Jan. 23) "Australian man uses brain implant to send texts from his iPad" by Kristin Houser (Freethink; Nov. 12, 2022) "Is 'brain fingerprinting' a breakthrough or a sham?" by Russell Brandom (The Verge; Feb. 2, 2015) "China Claims It's Scanning Workers' Brainwaves to Increase Efficiency and Profits" by Samantha Cole (VICE; May 1, 2018) "Incriminating Thoughts" by Nita A. Farahany (Stanford Law Review, vol. 64 (2); Feb. 2012) John Stuart Mill, "On Liberty" (1859) Immanuel Kant, Critique of Practical Reason (1788) "Non-conscious brain modulation may help PTSD patients forget their fears" by Brooks Hays (UPI; Feb. 23, 2021) No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh (Parallax Press; 2019) Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by: Producer: Erikk Geannikis Engineers: Patrick Boyd & Brandon McFarland Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 - Dan & Amy give their reaction to the Trump indictment 12:44 - Dan & Amy take callers reaction to the Trump indictment 31:35 - Did Paul Vallas help or hurt himself with his statement on Trump's indictment 51:52 - George Parry, former federal/state prosecutor and regular contributor to The American Spectator, explains the NYC DA's flimsy case against Trump and offers potential arguments for Trump's defense. You can get more from George at his blog knowledgeisgood.net 01:08:08 - Dan & Amy continue their look at local school board elections and share the Wirepoints School District Report Cards 01:28:14 - Robinson O. Everett professor of law and philosophy and the founding director of the Initiative for Science & Society at Duke University, Nita Farahany, discusses her new book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology 01:42:27 - Neal Pollack, contributor to every English-language magazine and website except for The New Yorker and the author of 11 bestselling books of fiction and nonfiction, discusses his most recent novel Edge of Safety: A Future Tale of Arbitrary Lockdowns and the Deeply Caring Citizens Who Love Them For more on Neal and his work visit nealpollack.com 01:57:55 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It may sound like science fiction but what technologies are out there that can be used to read our brain waves? Are governments of the world aware of them and already using them? These are topics investigated in the book ‘The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology'. Sean was joined by the author and Law Professor at Duke University, Nita Farahany…
It may sound like science fiction but what technologies are out there that can be used to read our brain waves? Are governments of the world aware of them and already using them? These are topics investigated in the book ‘The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology'. Sean was joined by the author and Law Professor at Duke University, Nita Farahany…
What seemed like science fiction for decades is now a reality: companies are selling wearable tech and monitoring devices that can sense people's brain activity. Neurotechnology opens incredible opportunities for new products and safer workplaces. It also raises huge red flags for privacy and ethics. And managers and organizational leaders are on the front lines of these dilemmas, says Duke University School of Law professor Nita Farahany. She explains the commercial products based on neurotechnology, the impact on workers and organizations, and the need for regulations and corporate policies. Farahany wrote the book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.
Hackers who could install brain spyware into the apps and devices we're using. Advertisers that could interface with our minds to know the products we crave, even before we do. It won't all happen tomorrow, but Duke law professor Nita Farahany says we're rapidly heading toward a world in which scientists, governments and corporations can peer into our brains and minds. We learn about the neurotechnology that calls to mind scenes from the “Minority Report” and hear why Farahany thinks we need to establish and protect our cognitive liberty. Her new book is “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.” Guests: Nita Farahany, professor of law and philosophy, Duke University; author, "The Battle For Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology"
Duke Law Professor Nita Farahany discusses her book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. Hosts: Carol Massar and Damian Sassower Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duke Law Professor Nita Farahany discusses her book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. Hosts: Carol Massar and Damian Sassower Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nita Farahany (@NitaFarahany) is a law professor at Duke University; a leading expert on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies; and the author of The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology. What We Discuss with Nita Farahany: Consumer technology that can track, decode, and even manipulate what goes on in the brain is no longer just a plot device in some far-flung sci-fi novel — it's already beginning to come to market. An ALS patient recently set a record for communicating through a brain implant at 62 words per minute (in comparison, ALS-afflicted physicist Stephen Hawking was only able to communicate at about 15 words per minute by the time of his death in 2018). Though still in its infancy, consciously transmitted brain-to-brain communication has proven successful in the laboratory. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans can accurately sense political bias from subjects' unconscious thoughts. Brain scans reveal that a significant percentage of coma patients who can't speak or move are aware of the world around them and can communicate through electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/810 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!
On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Nita Farahany, the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss the concept of cognitive liberty and how it can combat the ethical and legal dilemmas presented by advances in neurotechnology. You can find Farahany's book "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology" here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250272966/thebattleforyourbrain
Now is the moment to extend human rights to encompass cognitive rights proposes Duke Law School's Professor Nita A. Farahany in her just-published book The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Clearly in the Age of Neurotechnologies. She introduces the vast array of devices already deployed that can sample various forms of brain activity. In her book and in this far-reaching Artificial Intelligence & Equality podcast with Carnegie-Uehiro Fellow Wendell Wallach, Farahany outlines how even limited cognitive information collected by neurotechnologies can be combined with other data to enhance self-understanding or manipulate your attitudes or state of mind. For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org.
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Every time our brain does some thinking, there are associated physical processes. In particular, electric currents and charged particles jump between neurons, creating associated electromagnetic fields. These fields can in principle be detected with proper technology, opening the possibility for reading your mind. That technology is currently primitive, but rapidly advancing, and it's not too early to start thinking about legal and ethical consequences when governments and corporations have access to your thoughts. Nita Farahany is a law professor and bioethicist who discusses these issues in her new book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.Support Mindscape on Patreon.Nita Farahany received a J.D. and a Ph.D. in philosophy from Duke University. She is currently the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke, as well as Founding Director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. She has served on a number of government commissions, including the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues. She is a Fellow of the American Law Institute and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and was awarded the Duke Law School Distinguished Teaching Award.Web siteDuke web pageWikipediaTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nita Farahany, a professor of law at Duke University and the author of “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology,” joins Scott to discuss the threat to our privacy and freedom of thought, and the future of neurotechnology. Follow Nita on Twitter, @NitaFarahany. Scott opens by discussing the Biden Administration's announcement that chip manufacturers that access $150M+ funding from the CHIPS Act must provide childcare. He then shares his thoughts on the bipartisan effort to take action against TikTok. Algebra of Happiness: expressing love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices