Imagine a future where our minds seamlessly integrate with technology through Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). These remarkable implants offer direct access to the brain's intricate pathways, ushering in a new era of understanding and capability.
One compelling application is the potential to monitor and regulate our emotional well-being in real-time. Picture a scenario where fluctuations in mood are not just detected, but automatically countered with precise stimulation to uplift spirits. This capability could redefine mental health management, offering hope and relief to those battling conditions like depression. Dr. Christoph Bublitz is a legal scholar at the University of Hamburg, working at the intersection of criminal law, legal philosophy, and psychology. He studied law and cultural studies in Hamburg and Cape Town, has led several international interdisciplinary research projects and won several academic awards for his work. One of his main research interests concerns the regulation of the human mind, i.e. the ethical and legal norms about changing our own minds and those of others.
At the moment, he is a PI of an international group that examines ethical and legal questions of the merging of human minds with neurotechnology and artificial intelligence, and he will share some of the fascinating topics arising in this work in his Tedx talk. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx