Jojo Platt Discusses the MSRI-EC Conference, NeuraLink, and Her Latest Projects

Neural Implant podcast - the people behind Brain-Machine Interface revolutions

Top three takeaways:

1. The goal is to accelerate the translation of devices to be able to reach patients globally.
2. Jojo Platt is the co-creator of Skraps, a podcast that focuses on the inspirations and stories of influential people in various scientific fields.
3. There is an important conversation to be had about the future of implantable devices and user privacy.

[0:00] Ladan introduces the episode and the guest, Jojo Platt.

[2:15] Platt talks about her involvement in the MSRI-EC conference.

[5:36] The conference included video testimonials from Ian Burkhart and Kelly Owens, both research advocates and participants.

[7:00] Vanessa Tolosa, one of the founding members of Elon Musk’s Neuralink, also gave a presentation at the conference.

[12:24] Platt emphasizes the need for the public to discuss the privacy of information associated with brain-computer interface technology.

[14:03] Skraps is a new podcast that Jojo Platt and her partner Arun Sridhar created, having guests from various fields talk about their experiences and inspirations.