Brainland hosts cultural historian Mike Jay to discuss his book 'Wireheads', which traces the history of attempts to directly interface technology with the human brain. The episode spans from an 18th-century Bedlam patient through to contemporary efforts like Elon Musk's Neuralink, covering a fascinating and often…
Worth it if you're interested in the cultural and scientific history of neurotechnology, enjoy narrative-driven explorations of how society shapes research agendas, or want context for contemporary brain-computer interface developments.