TED-Ed: How close are we to uploading our minds? | Michael S.A. Graziano

The video explores the concept of mind uploading, where a person's consciousness could be transferred to a digital environment. It discusses the challenges of scanning the brain in detail, understanding neural influences, and the limitations of current scanning technologies. The video also covers the digital recreation of the mind, emphasizing the need for advanced computing power and storage. Finally, it addresses the ethical and philosophical considerations of mind uploading, questioning the implications and potential abuses of such technology.

What is the main challenge in capturing the mind for uploading?

• Mapping the connectome and synapses

• Understanding the role of neurotransmitters

• Creating realistic avatars

• Developing faster computers

Why is current MRI technology insufficient for mind uploading?

• It requires invasive procedures

• It is too expensive

• It lacks the resolution to detect synapses

• It cannot scan living brains

What is a potential solution for scanning a brain with high resolution?

• Using a more powerful MRI

• Improving electron microscopes

• Developing new scanning technologies

• Increasing the number of synapses

What are the main obstacles in digitally recreating a scanned brain?

• Lack of skilled programmers

• Inability to create realistic avatars

• High cost of digital storage

• Insufficient computing power and storage

What ethical question is raised by the possibility of mind uploading?

• How to reduce the cost of uploading

• How to improve scanning technology

• Who would have access to mind uploading

• How to ensure data privacy