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The dream of being able to control your environment with thoughts has been in the realm of science fiction and con artists. However, the advance of technology has brought a new reality.  There have been several demonstrations where we are now able to use the electrical signals from brain activity to interact with, influence, or change our environments. A Brain-Computer Interface also known as Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) is a direct communication pathway between an enhanced or wired brain and an external device. They are often directed at researching, mapping, assisting, augmenting, or repairing human cognitive or sensory-motor functions. For example, this can be done by controlling external software or hardware such as a computer or robotic arm. Just a few titles from scientific reports on Nature.com are quite astonishing to read. “High-performance brain-to-text communication via handwriting” “Neuroprosthetics in systems neuroscience and medicine” “Restoration of grasp following paralysis through brain-controlled stimulation of muscles” While Elon Musk’s Neuralink company with their pigs and pong-playing monkeys gets most of the attention, there are several others with fascinating plans and mission statements. So continue listening to hear what might be in store. Including one CEO who openly states “we’re in conversations with various wings of the military to use our technology to increase performance for training” Neuroprosthetics in systems neuroscience and medicine Enhancing Nervous System Recovery through Neurobiologics, Neural Interface Training, and Neurorehabilitation Nature.com Forbes Brain-Computer Interfaces in Medicine Monkey Playing Pong --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app