Can technology now read our minds? š§
Can technology now read our minds? š§
#9 2023 | Sparkmate
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Can technology now read our minds? š§
Making whirlpools to take off microplastics šŖ
Highlight on Matt š„
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š TECH FOOD FOR THOUGHTCan technology now read our minds? š§
Technically, and excitingly (or scarily?), yes!
A team at the University of Texas created a ādecoderā or algorithm that can āreadā words that a person can hear or are thinking of, using a functioning magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan - being one of the first to use a non-invasive method to do so!
They trained their algorithm with fMRI brain recordings taken from 3 subjects - 1 woman, 2 men in their 20s and 30s. They were assigned to listen to 16 hours of podcasts and radio stories. The result? Their readings matched the recordings āpretty wellā, with little shortcomings of the decoder on conserving pronouns and mixing up first- and tird- persons.
š± TECH FOR SUSTAINABILITYMaking whirlpools to take off microplastics šŖ
There are at least 14 million metric tons of microplastics on the ocean floor, and are very difficult to get rid of from their minuscule size. But weāre discovering more and more ways to get rid of them, including German company Wasser 3.0 on using whirlpools!
Using whirlpools and a specially developed hybrid silica gel, all the process needs is to create a vortex in a tank of water. By adding a compound they made, which acts as a clumping agent, it draws microplastics together in popcorn-shaped lumps that rise to the surface and can be easily removed (like oil on top!). This allows them to also use it in any kind of water, from freshwaters, seawaters, to industrial and wastewaters.
š„ WHATāS ON @ SPARKMATEHighlight on Matt
We're excited to introduce you to Matthew Stedman, one of Sparkmate's talented makers and engineers who uses technology to solve real-world problems. Learn more about Matt's journey and his impressive projects, including his work with ORIA Marine to make the oceans cleaner and the development of a one-of-a-kind driving experience for YouTube hero Tom Scott.
Click under to read the full article and discover how Matt is making a difference through innovation.
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