Researchers at Neuralink, Synchron and Neuracle refine brain-computer interfaces and 3D connectome mapping to capture and transfer human consciousness into digital substrates, aiming for seamless mind uploads via robotic electrode implantation and advanced imaging modalities.
Key points
- Robotic microsurgical implantation of ultra-thin electrodes for high-resolution neural signal acquisition.
- Advanced high-field 3D imaging and connectome reconstruction to map billions of neurons and trillions of synapses.
- Progressive hemispheric integration protocol designed to maintain uninterrupted consciousness during digital transition.
Why it matters: This approach paves the way for digital consciousness, redefining identity continuity and offering potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Q&A
- What is a connectome?
- How do brain-computer interfaces work?
- What is the ‘transition state’ in mind uploading?
- What ethical concerns arise from digital consciousness?