Season 2 · Episode 1852
The Brain’s New Voice: From EEG to Implants
We trace BCIs from 1970s EEG caps to today’s high-bandwidth implants, comparing Neuralink and Synchron’s invasive vs. minimally invasive approaches.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
March 31, 202622m 21s
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Show Notes
For decades, brain-computer interfaces were confined to labs and sci-fi. Now, in 2026, we’re at a genuine inflection point. This episode traces the full arc of BCIs—from Jacques Vidal’s 1973 EEG experiments to the first human trials of high-bandwidth implants like Neuralink’s N1 and Synchron’s Stentrode. We break down the trade-offs between invasive and non-invasive tech, the history of early breakthroughs like BrainGate, and what today’s clinical reality means for patients with paralysis and locked-in syndrome. Whether you’re tracking the future of neurotech or just curious about the science, this is your guide to where we are and where we’re going.