I Think, Therefore Am I?

An episode of the All Things Policy podcast, hosted by Takshashila Institution, titled "I Think, Therefore Am I?" was published on March 8, 2024 and runs 29 minutes.

March 8, 2024 ·29m · All Things Policy

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Summary

As January drew to a close, the users of X were greeted with a startling announcement by the owner, Elon Musk. His company 'Neuralink' had successfully implanted its brain chip prototype in a human being for the first time, and the patient in question could manoeuvre a computer mouse using only their thoughts. But what about the risks? What helps a quadriplegic express their thoughts today may translate into a gross violation of human rights tomorrow. Does India require comprehensive legislation on neuro rights or the right to privacy of one's own thoughts?

Episode Description

As January drew to a close, the users of X were greeted with a startling announcement by the owner, Elon Musk. His company 'Neuralink' had successfully implanted its brain chip prototype in a human being for the first time, and the patient in question could manoeuvre a computer mouse using only their thoughts. But what about the risks? What helps a quadriplegic express their thoughts today may translate into a gross violation of human rights tomorrow. Does India require comprehensive legislation on neuro rights or the right to privacy of one's own thoughts?

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