A Conversation With Neuroscience Pioneer Galen Buckwalter

Cooley partner Kristen Mathews speaks with Galen Buckwalter, a founder, CEO, researcher and brain-computer interface (BCI) participant, in a discussion exploring the emerging field of mental privacy and the implications of new neurotechnology that can detect and analyze brain activity. Kristen and Galen discuss how brain data is fundamentally different from other personal information and represents the core of an individual’s identity. They highlight the need for transparency, user control and consideration of data anonymization as companies develop neurotechnology products.

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