The opportunity
Restore lost sensory or motor functions for individuals with paralysis or neurological disorders, and explore pathways for enhancing cognitive or physical abilities.
From “The BIG Future: Brain Science and the Acceleration of Neurological Care” (February 2023)
Startups have been digitally mapping how the brain works and exploring how technology can be applied to either treat a disorder, improve motor function for amputees, or—in the far-off future—augment and perhaps enhance ordinary human cognitive power.
Precision develops life-changing implants designed to restore neurological function for these individuals. Precision’s implant, the Layer 7 Cortical Interface , is a strip of flexible, thin film material – similar to a piece of Scotch tape, but with a thickness that is 1/5th that of a human hair. It is configured to conform to the surface of the brain without damaging tissue, and can be implanted using a proprietary, minimally invasive cranial micro-slit technique. Precision’s device is the only BCI implant that is engineered to be safely removable. Unlike other minimally invasive approaches, it can process large amounts of data; each microelectrode array comprises 1,024 electrodes, with electrode density 600 times greater than standard cortical arrays. The company holds more than 25 patents and pending patents on its innovative technology .
Science - Neuroscience; Researchers from North-Eastern Hill University Publish Findings in Neuroscience (Recent Trends and Practices Toward Assessment and Rehabilitation of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Insights From Human Gait) 29 April 2022, Drug Week
From “Decoding Tomorrow: 30 Megatrends - #13 Brain and Cognitive Health: “What we did for heart health in the 20th century, we will be doing for brain health in the 21st.”” (July 2025)
This revolution is giving rise to a new, multi-trillion-dollar ” cognitive economy “—an ecosystem of science, technology, and services dedicated to understanding, preserving, and enhancing the human brain.
Brain-Computer Interfaces: Direct brain-machine communication.
Brain-Computer Interfaces is moving fast - consider the Neuralink project that has the involvement of Elon Musk, which you often see in the news. ( Given his inclination for insanity, it’s an open question whether you’d want to trust it.) Companies like Neuralink, Synchron, and Blackrock Neurotech are developing invasive or minimally invasive implants that allow patients with paralysis to control computers, robotic limbs, and communication software with their thoughts.
From “Decoding Tomorrow: Your Daily Future Inspiration - “While others wait for normal, the bold invent what’s next.”” (May 2025)
Extended Human Longevity : Dramatic increases in lifespan through medical breakthroughs including lab-grown replacement organs, brain augmentation technology, and bionic implants.
Experiential Transformation : Revolutionary changes in how humans experience reality, from being able to perceive the world as other species do to entirely new sensory interfaces.
Human Interface Evolution : Transformation of how humans interact with technology, moving beyond screens and keyboards to neural interfaces, gesture control, and ambient voice systems.
Read the full pieces on jimcarroll.com:
The BIG Future: Brain Science and the Acceleration of Neurological Care
Decoding Tomorrow: 30 Megatrends - #13 Brain and Cognitive Health: “What we did for heart health in the 20th century, we will be doing for brain health in the 21st.”
Decoding Tomorrow: Your Daily Future Inspiration - “While others wait for normal, the bold invent what’s next.”