BCI BASICS
What does BCI stand for?
Brain-Computer-Interface
What health issues were reported by Neuralink trial participants?
Minor headaches and swelling
Who first studied electrical activity in animal brains in 1875?
Dr. Richard Caton
Name one positive impact BCIs could have on society.
Help disabled people regain motor or speech abilities.
What type of BCI is being developed to avoid surgery?
Non-Invasive BCI
What do BCIs allow people to control?
External devices using their brain activity
Why is privacy a major concern with BCIs?
They can reveal personal thoughts and intentions
Who discovered Alpha and Beta brain waves in 1929?
Hans Berger
Name one negative impact BCIs could have on society.
Privacy loss or social divide
What environmental gas released in BCI manufacturing is 17,000x worse than CO₂?
NF₃ (Nitrogen Trifluoride)
What can BCIs help people with paralysis or speech loss do?
Restore movement or communication ability
What can happen if a BCI algorithm is trained on only one population group?
It can develop bias and perform poorly on others
Who coined the term "Brain-Computer Interface"?
Jacques J. Vidal
What social issue might occur similar to vaccine hesitancy?
People refusing brain chips might be shunned
What is “Collaborative BCI”?
A network of BCIs working together to enhance teamwork
What are the three main types of BCIs?
Invasive, Semi-Invasive, and Non-Invasive
What could governments or employers use BCI data for?
Surveillance, productivity tracking, or interrogation
In what year was the term “Brain-Computer Interface” first used?
1970
Why could corporations having access to BCI data be a problem?
They could use or sell private brain data
How might AI improve BCI technology?
By helping recognize and adapt to human emotions
Which type of BCI provides the strongest brain signal readings?
The invasice BCI
Why might accessibility be an ethical issue with BCIs?
They’re expensive and not designed for all users
What animals did Dr. Richard Caton study in his early research?
Monkeys and rabbits
What ethical concerns arise around equality and access to BCIs?
Not everyone can afford or access the technology
What trend focuses on improving human memory and creativity using BCIs?
Cognitive Enhancement