Ladan is the host of the Neural Implant podcast, one of the best podcasts in the field of Brain-Machine Interfaces. There, and on his YouTube channel, he talks to the leaders in the field of Neuroprosthetics with the power of seven buffalo to quickly and understandably bring new developments to those interested in the field. He is also pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Florida, where he focuses on the hardware of Brain-Machine Interfaces.

OUTLINE:

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Starting a podcast to find a PhD

7:18 - Brain-Computer Interfaces (BMI) and brain

18:13- Curing diseases with brain implants

25:31 - Psychological benefits of collecting brain data

31:43 - real life vs simulated experience

40:50 - Current state of the art

47:08 - Neuralink and Elon Musk

59:40 - Technical challenges of BMIs

1:08:13 - Convincing people to have surgery on their brains

1:20:32 - Joy of traveling

1:25:45 - Learning a new Language

1:32:05 - Advice to students

1:33:52 - Gratefulness

EPISODE LINKS:

Neural Implant Podcast: https://neuralimplantpodcast.com/

Travel Wisdom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-wisdom-podcast-travel-and-learn-languages-for/id911287989

Ladan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladan-jiracek-37273237/

PODCAST INFO:

Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFn7Fn5wd5p-quHz_YdoxrUryu0MRP6d0

SOCIAL:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrespulido28

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-a-pulido/