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Welcome to “Prosthetic Gods,” the podcast where bioethicist James Hughes and philosopher Nir Eisikovits engage in spirited debates on the ethics and politics of emerging technologies. Hughes, a pro-technology transhumanist, and Eisikovits, with his Luddite stance, explore topics from brain-computer interfaces to artificial intelligence. Tune in and explore the promise and perils of technological advancements with us!
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Episode 43 - Brain-Computer Interfaces
This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir and J discuss the ethics of brain-computer interfaces. What role do they play in the futurist imagination, and what is the reality of their current use? How quickly will they be available for consumer use, and what ethical issues do they pose?
Show Notes:
The Philosophy of Brain-Computer Interfaces Conference - UMass Boston - June 5-6, 2026
“Brain-computer interface trials are taking off” MIT Technology Review
“Brain Implant Lets Man With Severe Paralysis Speak in His Own Voice Again” ScienceAlert
“How Scientists Are Growing Computers From Human Brain Cells” SingularityHub
“China Prepares Tianjin as a Center for Brain-Computer Technology” VOI
An introduction to Neal Asher's Polity Universe books
As always, listeners can contact us at prostheticgods@gmail.com with questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics.
Credits:
Hosted by James Hughes and Nir Eisikovits
Music & Production by Jake Burley
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