Society & Culture
Moran Cerf: Neural Implants, Hacking The Mind, and the Future of Consciousness
2024-05-27
In this episode, Moran Cerf delves into the intricate world of dreams and their interpretations, discussing the potential of dream implants and how these could alter our understanding of sleep experiences. He further explores the identity changes that might occur with neural implants, elaborating on the various aspects of consciousness and how these technologies could shift our personal reality.
Cerf also touches on Elon Musk's Neuralink, analyzing the broader implications of widespread neural implant use, including the potential threats and ethical considerations. The discussion extends to the interaction of humans with other species through technology and the emerging concept of the intimacy economy, where ideas themselves become a form of mental currency.
ABOUT MORAN:
Prof. Moran Cerf is professor of business at Columbia business school. His academic research uses methods from neuroscience to understand the underlying mechanisms of our psychology, behavior changes, emotion, decisions, and dreams.
Learn More About Moran's Work Here: https://www.morancerf.com
Highlights
00:00 Intro and Preview
02:39 Theories of Dreams
05:39 How Dream Implants Work
12:03 Moran's Dream Interpretation
14:35 Neural Implants and Identity
20:25 Explaining Consciousness
26:22 Universal vs. Personal Reality Perspectives
28:18 Neuralink by Elon Musk
32:00 Threats of Neural Implants
40:46 April Fools Challenge
45:05 Universal Distribution of Neural Implants?
52:08 Possible Interaction of Three Species
56:40 Attention to Intimacy Economy
01:02:58 Ideas as Mental Currency
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