In this episode, Nita Farahany joins us to discuss her book "The Battle For Your Brain" and its implications.
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 Preview
03:44 "The Battle For Your Brain" Overview
09:00 Future of Identity and Self
15:52 Workplace Tracking Concerns
23:28 Neurotech Startups Motivations
29:41 Neurotech Development in Various Industries
33:09 Neurotech and Freedom of Thought
38:47 Neuromarketing Influence
47:00 Collective Action in Digital Era
50:00 Apple Vision Pro Privacy Insights
About 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 Neurotechnology
Nita's website - https://www.nitafarahany.com
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