In Episode 30 of Going Rogue, Lara Logan sits down with Brandy Smith, an expert in computer interfaces and information security, to explore the fast-approaching frontier of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)—where technology could “read” and interact with our thoughts.
From wearable devices like Apple Watches and Fitbits to advanced neurotech in gaming, medicine, and defense, Smith explains how innovations in BCIs could transform lives—and potentially compromise them. The conversation raises urgent concerns about privacy, “neurological warfare”, and the ethics of “mind-reading” technology.
Logan and Smith also discuss:
- How technical standards will shape the industry’s future
- Risks of data exploitation and the importance of digital privacy protections
- Potential for misuse in surveillance and control
- The responsibility of tech creators in safeguarding human autonomy
This is a revealing and urgent discussion about a technology with enormous potential—and equally enormous risks—at the very intersection of innovation and human freedom.
