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I let Bryan Johnson's startup scan my brain

First publishedJul 16, 22:18 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 11:24 UTC · 2m ago
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Bryan Johnson's startup, Kernel, scanned Hilary Brueck's brain using a headset that measures brain activity with lasers.

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Bryan Johnson's startup, Kernel, made a special headset. This headset uses lasers to measure brain activity. Hilary Brueck, a health correspondent, tested the headset at Kernel's headquarters in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

This technology could help doctors and researchers understand how we think. It could also help businesses understand how people think and make decisions.

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What is the headset made of?
The headset uses lasers to measure brain activity.
Where did Hilary Brueck test the headset?
Kernel's headquarters in Los Angeles.
How long did it take to build the headset?
A decade.
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    Kernel's technology could help doctors and researchers understand the brain.

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    Kernel's technology could help businesses understand how people think and make decisions.

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