Posts Tagged ‘neurotechnologies’
A call to action: We need the right incentives to guide ethical innovation in neurotech and healthcare
_______________ Ana Maiques, CEO and founder of neurotech company Neuroelectrics, writes up a compelling case in her recent article, summarized thus: “I strongly believe that Neurotech entrepreneurs can not afford not to be involved in neuroethics. It is simply not an option anymore.” I share that belief and would like to take it one step further:…
Read MoreMay “industry review boards” contribute to the wider adoption of virtual and augmented reality for physical and mental health?
__________ Industry review boards are needed to protect VR user privacy (World Economic Forum blog): “It seemed like a game when Riley first started the virtual reality (VR) maze … A month after playing the game, Riley was turned down for a new life-insurance policy. Given his excellent health, he couldn’t understand why. Several appeals later,…
Read MoreUpdate: Trained older brains can outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks
_______________ Time for SharpBrains e‑newsletter, featuring the latest research, tools and thinking for lifelong brain health and mental well-being — and a couple fun brain teasers :-) New brain research: Can trained older brains outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks? Quick answer: YES September 17th @ UC Berkeley: Disrupting neurodegenerative diseases New neurotech and…
Read MoreCan trained older brains outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks? Quick answer: YES
__________ Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age (Science News): “A University of California, Irvine-led study has found that online brain game exercises can enable people in their 70s and even 80s to multitask cognitively as well as individuals 50 years their junior. This is an increasingly valuable skill, given today’s daily…
Read MoreHarnessing innovative neurotechnologies to provide better urgent care at Banner Health
_______________ For Banner Health, one of the largest non-profit health system in the United States, finding ways to make health care easier and better for our patients is at the root of everything we do. That’s why we are making significant investments into the digital health and neurotech space, trying to answer some common pain…
Read MoreNew report: Empowering 8 Billion Minds via Ethical Development and Adoption of Neurotechnologies
? Empowering 8 Billion Minds: Enabling Better Mental Health for All via the Ethical Adoption of Technologies from WEF GFC on Neurotechnologies on Vimeo. A new report (opens PDF) created by the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies, Empowering 8 Billion Minds: Enabling Better Mental Health for All via the Ethical Adoption of…
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