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About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of neurotechnology and brain-monitoring wearables, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.
Your smartwatch tracks your steps and your pulse. Soon, devices like it could track your brainwaves, and even tell if the wearer is neurodivergent. Brain-monitoring wearables that purport to help with focus, sleep, and even ADHD are already being sold online. This is called “neurotechnology,” and it’s a fast-moving market with almost zero regulation. Stephen Damianos of the Neurorights Foundation joins us to unpack the potential promise — and dangers — of this emerging technology. We discuss the unique risks it poses for neurodivergent people, and why your brain data might be the most valuable, and least protected, information you own.
People in this episode
Host: Understood.org
Guest: Stephen Damianos
Topics covered
- neurotechnology
- brain monitoring
- ADHD
- privacy
- neurodivergence
- technology regulation
Keywords
- brainwaves
- neurodivergent
- wearables
- focus
- sleep
- ADHD
- privacy
- data protection
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Neurorights Foundation, Understood.org
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