Tianqiao & Chrissy Chen Institute – Change perception, change your world | Chen Institute

When will we be able to bypass the body and connect directly to the world, like in the “Matrix” movie?

With the rise of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and computing power, will we be able to make machines that are as smart as the human brain?

Will technological innovations such as optogenetics and mind-machine interfaces help us determine if the brain is just a biochemical machine?

How would being able to edit our memories affect the way we learn?

Why do only humans have a language system which is based on logic and symbolism?

If we don’t have free will, should we change the legal definition of criminality?

How does new research into the mechanisms of decision-making affect our understanding of consciousness and free will?

Can the emerging field of neuroesthetics help us understand how we can feel moved or why we feel beautiful?

Why does unquestioning belief matter in most religions?

Some people can calm or clear their minds with meditation which helps with insomnia and other issues but what if we could actually mute or stop our thinking?