Sci Eng Ethics August 2020 PMID 32356091

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding.

Stephen Rainey, Stéphanie Martin, Andy Christen, Pierre Mégevand, Eric Fourneret

Mentions

69
Peak: 5 in May 2021
across 6 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

123,521
potential audience

Total likes

44

Video views

240

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May 2020 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong agreement and high interest, as evidenced by users referencing the rapid technological progress in brain decoding and discussions about ethical concerns, such as privacy invasions and potential misuse, often using words like 'rapidly developing' and 'serious implications.' The tone and context suggest a shared recognition of the importance and urgency of the topic, with some posts bringing up specific examples like brain-based speech decoding and neuro-weapons to underscore the potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the rapid development and serious ethical implications of neurotechnology, showing general support for the article's concerns.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, with many referencing new advancements, potential applications, and debates about mind-reading capabilities.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several contributors delve into technical details, ethical debates, and future possibilities, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts highlight the significant societal and ethical implications, emphasizing the potential for transformative change and risks associated with these technologies.

Abstract in brief

  • Brain reading technologies are rapidly advancing, allowing for the recording, processing, and decoding of neural signals, which raises ethical concerns about privacy, cognitive liberty, and self-expression.
  • There is debate over whether these technologies truly "read minds" or if they are being overstated in popular media, emphasizing the need for accurate descriptions to prevent misunderstandings.
  • Ethical considerations include protecting individuals' mental privacy, developing responsible use guidelines, and ensuring that the public is adequately informed about what brain decoding technologies can and cannot do.]

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Stephen Rainey
@krummemholze · X

Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: thoughts from myself @stephi_martin_ Andy Christen @pierre_vanmedge @EricFourneret of the @BrainComEU crew https://t.co/EMs9uU42rx

May 1, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 304 followers View post →
David D.
@FlyingNek0999 · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding https://t.co/F2ATuHa6lm

Sep 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 95 followers View post →
Roy Eacups
@RoyEacups · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding. https://t.co/HR9hXWYyxk

May 9, 2021 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 9,755 followers View post →
Roy Eacups
@RoyEacups · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding. https://t.co/HR9hXWYyxk

Jul 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,755 followers View post →
The Creator
@spikeinthemidge · X

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May 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,564 followers View post →
GersonDeWinter
@GersondeWinter · X

Mind reading implications For communication, understanding understanding and other new modes of interaction. https://t.co/FDYGQoYjCO https://t.co/2NtcOqvURP

Nov 7, 2021 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →

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sumit
@sumitofficialai · X

[जर्नल होमपेज और ऑफिशियल पब्लिशर लिंक: https://t.co/fnhH3BOy4k] Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding (PMC): https://t.co/Q5rfQYHdcD

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TargetedTactics
@TargetedTactics · X

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Echoing Angels
@destined4what · X

BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE AND NEURO- WEAPON’S ADVANCEMENTS https://t.co/BPNEoKomp2

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Bonnie (Moore) Kellerby
@BloveingMoore · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding | Science and Engineering Ethics - https://t.co/WKnI6E4HrE

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ChiRadio™️©️
@chiradio · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding ( all by reading and decoding someone’s neural impulses with devices? ) - PMC @nih https://t.co/r8ZbeOy4gL

Jan 31, 2024 · 2,208 followers View post →
David D.
@FlyingNek0999 · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding https://t.co/F2ATuHa6lm

Sep 22, 2023 · 5 likes · 95 followers View post →
ishukriv
@ishukriv · X

@Haqiqatjou Perhaps we need to use neural technology in the future and all people need to get hook to the system and we can uncover the past sinning activity from the brain memory. The virginity test would be the thing of the past. https://t.co/J4G1h07SbY

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 followers View post →
Foulon Jean-Paul
@FoulonJeanPaul · X

https://t.co/NNqO8bdQcJ

Aug 27, 2023 · 982 followers View post →
Foulon Jean-Paul
@FoulonJeanPaul · X

https://t.co/pKrHwgNTgx

Jul 4, 2023 · 982 followers View post →
Stephen Rainey
@krummemholze · X

It has a different emphasis, and different conclusion, to our 2020 piece. https://t.co/S6WwOYUApp

Jan 26, 2023 · 1 like · 304 followers View post →
Tweets Serenity
@Kasebvii · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding. https://t.co/F1Kx7nK8Ol

Jan 20, 2023 · 87 followers View post →
Dr. Elden Wayne Whalen III, ShD
@wayne_effect · X

https://t.co/d1MUWXH5KY "Brain reading technologies are rapidly being developed in a number of neuroscience fields. These technologies can record, process, ..."

Jan 15, 2023 · 1,307 followers View post →
Dr. Elden Wayne Whalen III, ShD
@wayne_effect · X

https://t.co/d1MUWXH5KY "These technologies can record, process, and decode neural signals. This has been described as 'mind reading technology' in some instances, ..."

Oct 31, 2022 · 1,307 followers View post →
वक्त हमारा है NEWS & UPDATES
@Chandra54737378 · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding Stephen Rainey,  Stéphanie Martin,  Eric Fourneret  Science and Engineering Ethics

Oct 6, 2022 · 305 followers View post →
Stalked Non-Investigative Subject, Target-Loudoun
@blingqueendiva1 · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding ... https://t.co/6bMoPvvyVN

Jul 10, 2022 · 3,142 followers View post →
Dr. Elden Wayne Whalen III, ShD
@wayne_effect · X

https://t.co/d1MUWXH5KY "Brain reading technologies are rapidly being developed in a number of neuroscience fields. These technologies can record, process, and decode neural signals. This has been described as 'mind reading technology' in some instances, especially in popular...

Jul 6, 2022 · 1,307 followers View post →
Alexander Abbey
@Abbey9Alexander · X

International terrorists are using brain scanning on US

Jun 3, 2022 · 31 followers View post →
Ken Finch
@InsideTruths · X

https://t.co/RgVqZGGliK

May 22, 2022 · 5 followers View post →
The Creator
@spikeinthemidge · X

@Jcatsgot9 @BabeTruth2 @umfpt @Melanie33720945 @Galcondude @IngridIngwah @AprilLigeia @IMudlet @Canna420Uk @Flaffenbam @megafant1 @TheWhistlingCr1 @BrianNazarenus @HeathenWombat @MindfulDamage @omnimomo @ScientiaPercept @OnkelFester @Ihonestlydont19 @LlamaReturns @mirandaisrisen @MucusMucous @Walks3030 @illmakelamb @TheCookieSavior @gotaq4u @serpent210 @BentDepraved @_truthswordsa @GoatMunch @Much2CrowedeD @RavenLove69 @taygee @MacBitseach @mustafa_naeem_7 @WarrenSm2 @Anit10432231 @TakeThatHistory @Sicut_Lupus @hisWillbedone74 @dhilotweets @boomsocknick @remofjacob @Debbie25808035 @SkepticSplinter @ChrisLeePike @rkdoctr @gerald_belisle @Cat_In_A_Box @BarneyFife09 You may enjoy this.. https://t.co/N5mlmeGt6N.

May 2, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,564 followers View post →
Stephen Rainey
@krummemholze · X

Imagined handwriting, correlated with activity in the motor cortex, to reconstruct would-be written letters. Close in principle to the reconstruction of articulatory-motor activity in @BrainComEU to produce synthesised speech: https://t.co/rAKxvNph2o

Nov 11, 2021 · 304 followers View post →
Stephen Rainey
@krummemholze · X

Since mind-reading gets a mention in the article, here’s the take on that from myself and @BrainComEU colleagues: https://t.co/S6WwOYU2zR https://t.co/EZWW314rLz

Nov 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 304 followers View post →
GersonDeWinter
@GersondeWinter · X

Mind reading implications For communication, understanding understanding and other new modes of interaction. https://t.co/FDYGQoYjCO https://t.co/2NtcOqvURP

Nov 7, 2021 · 1 like · 491 followers View post →
ZeroDarkKitty
@ZeroDarkKitty · X

I seriously cannot believe this would come off your fingers after the last few years https://t.co/YI7fkT8JO4 (Much more searchable on Google) A third of developed tech is made public Maybe not even that much Oh, there are conspiracies But they are no longer theories

Oct 10, 2021 · 56,741 followers View post →
Justin Freitag
@justinfreitag · X

This article touches on the issue: https://t.co/69TqsjPjCI

Aug 26, 2021 · 320 followers View post →
Ruddeen Rd
@RuddeenR · X

@BBCNews Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain‑Based Speech Decoding

Aug 16, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Ruddeen Rd
@RuddeenR · X

@wirojlak Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain‑Based Speech Decoding

Aug 16, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Ruddeen Rd
@RuddeenR · X

@BBCNews @BBCWorld Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain‑Based Speech Decoding Stephen Rainey1  · Stéphanie Martin2  · Andy Christen2  · Pierre Mégeva

Aug 16, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
IrionIke
@IkeIrion · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding - PubMed https://t.co/UUZZ5k2Hnp

Jul 8, 2021 · 103 followers View post →
Alby Aguilar Pesantes 
@Alby_Aguilar_ · X

Las tecnologías de lectura del cerebro se están desarrollando rápidamente en varios campos de la neurociencia. Artículo Científico en #Springer https://t.co/b7Q2pyTXgn

Jun 24, 2021 · 217 followers View post →
Dr. Elden Wayne Whalen III, ShD
@wayne_effect · X

https://t.co/d1MUWXH5KY "Brain reading technologies are rapidly being developed in a number of neuroscience fields. These technologies can record, process, and decode neural signals."

Jun 14, 2021 · 1,307 followers View post →
S M O C X X
@smocxx · X

This is exactly what I’m referring to. It’s been proven already that what I am indeed saying is factual Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding | SpringerLink https://t.co/tQte1FE7Y9

Jun 7, 2021 · 16 followers View post →
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@nina_benita · X

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May 10, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,050 followers View post →
Charisma Alastair
@CharismaAlasta1 · X

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May 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 7,609 followers View post →
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May 9, 2021 · 4 shares · 986 followers View post →
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@dfrisbe1 · X

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Roy Eacups
@RoyEacups · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding. https://t.co/HR9hXWYyxk

May 9, 2021 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 9,755 followers View post →
Mind Reading
@MindReading_ · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and #Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding (2020) https://t.co/3qg8QWR465 #MindReading #Neuroethics #Neuroprosthetics #Neuroscience

Mar 15, 2021 · 4 followers View post →
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@POPLINE_org · X

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Feb 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 5,188 followers View post →
Science Alerts
@Science_Alerts · X

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EurekaMag
@EurekaMag · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding https://t.co/UZFJsmB1fX

Feb 21, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,563 followers View post →
Leigh Dayton
@LeighDayton · X

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Stephen Rainey
@krummemholze · X

That's from my https://t.co/S6WwOYU2zR

Dec 18, 2020 · 1 like · 304 followers View post →
Mind Reading
@MindReading_ · X

#BrainRecording, #MindReading, and #Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding (2020) https://t.co/3qg8QWR465

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 followers View post →
Mind Reading
@MindReading_ · X

#BrainRecording, #MindReading, and #Neurotechnology: #Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding (2020) https://t.co/3qg8QWR465

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@Optimuspanky · X

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Roy Eacups
@RoyEacups · X

Brain Recording, Mind-Reading, and Neurotechnology: Ethical Issues from Consumer Devices to Brain-Based Speech Decoding. https://t.co/HR9hXWYyxk

Jul 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,755 followers View post →
Pierre Mégevand
@pierre_vanmedge · X

RT @krummemholze: Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: thoughts from myself @stephi_martin_ Andy Christen @pierre_vanmedge…

May 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,293 followers View post →
BrainComEU
@BrainComEU · X

RT @krummemholze: Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: thoughts from myself @stephi_martin_ Andy Christen @pierre_vanmedge…

May 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 347 followers View post →
Éric Fourneret
@EricFourneret · X

RT @krummemholze: Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: thoughts from myself @stephi_martin_ Andy Christen @pierre_vanmedge…

May 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 54 followers View post →
Stephen Rainey
@krummemholze · X

Brain Recording, Mind‑Reading, and Neurotechnology: thoughts from myself @stephi_martin_ Andy Christen @pierre_vanmedge @EricFourneret of the @BrainComEU crew https://t.co/EMs9uU42rx

May 1, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 304 followers View post →
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