Human-in-the-Loop: Life and Logic in the Era of Bio-Integrated Computation

Keynote by Justin Schneck at ElixirConf US 2024
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This session is an odyssey of singularity, blurring the demarcation of the digital and physical world and programming the world’s most advanced analog computer, the human brain. Together, we will explore the boundary between our consciousness and non-conscious mind and how it interfaces with the digital world. We will navigate the security and ethical implications of designing the most intimate bio-integrated digital devices. Advancements in virtual/mixed reality, artificial intelligence, and wearable computing are heralding a new wave of neuro physio therapies. Breakthrough digital therapeutics such as these can reshape the plasticity of our brains and introduce previously unimaginable treatments.
As we delve into the dynamic intersection of bio-integrated computation and human consciousness, the next great leap in neuro-medicine lies not in the hands of pharmaceutical giants but in the innovative spirit of engineers like you. You are the pioneers on the front lines of this exciting frontier, equipped to unlock new realms of healing and cognitive enhancement, where the boundaries of brain and machine blur in service of human potential and well-being.