ABSTRACT
A 2007 study conducted by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies projected that neurotechnology would be the basis for the next revolution in technology (McBride, 2007). The study recognized that the potential ramifications of neurotechnology could be on a scale comparable with those that resulted from the earlier agricultural, manufacturing, and digital revolutions. The study also envisioned a range of capabilities given the precise measurement of brain processes and effective interventions to enhance and in deleterious circumstances effectively intervene in brain functions. In essence, neurotechnology bridges one of the final technological barriers-specifically, our ability to directly interface with the mind. Furthermore, unlike other ongoing technology trends such as microelectronics and nanotechnology, neurotechnology has a relatively low cost to entry for anyone wishing to explore the possibilities, enabling opportunities for rapid innovation.
