31 min

How to decode a thought Unexplainable

    • Life Sciences

Can researchers decipher what people are thinking about just by looking at brain scans? With AI, they're getting closer. How far can they go, and what does it mean for privacy?
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Can researchers decipher what people are thinking about just by looking at brain scans? With AI, they're getting closer. How far can they go, and what does it mean for privacy?
To buy tickets to our upcoming live show in New York, go to http://vox.com/unexplainablelive
For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show.
Also, email us! unexplainable@vox.com
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Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
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