Max Hodak is more concerned about Twitter than the risks of brain-computer interface hacking

Exploring the Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces

In this episode of StrictlyVC Download, host Connie Loizos interviews Max Hodak, founder of Science Corp. and former Neuralink president, about the rapid advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Hodak reveals that his team has recently accomplished a significant milestone in restoring vision—using a minuscule retinal implant, smaller than a grain of rice, they have enabled 80% of blind participants to regain the ability to read.

The discussion delves into the immediate opportunities for BCIs in the medical field, the broader possibilities for enhancing human cognition, and the intriguing idea of connecting multiple minds. Hodak also explains Science Corp.’s strategy of generating revenue while continuing to innovate, having already secured $260 million in funding. The conversation touches on the ethical and practical implications of neural enhancement, security concerns, and Hodak’s belief that transferring consciousness beyond the human body could become a reality sooner than we think.

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