Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces | Lex Fridman Podcast #186
What it is
Lex Fridman interviews Bryan Johnson, founder of Kernel and previously Braintree, about brain-computer interfaces and Kernel's non-invasive brain monitoring hardware. It covers what the devices can do today and the company's plans.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as an accessible overview of Kernel's technology whenever its brain-sensing helmets come up.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2023
What HN commenters said
“this recent podcast episode with the CEO is a good start”
Overview of what Kernel's devices can do today and planned
meowface, 2021-06 · Recommendation · in “Mind reading technology: helmet aims to unlock brain's secrets”
“I watched the video first then poked around on Google a little and found his webpage.”
Podcast on Johnson's brain monitoring device
indigodaddy, 2021-07 · Recommendation · in “I Fired Myself”
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Topics: kernel, bryan johnson, neurotech, brain sensing, lex fridman
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