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Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) are the latest tech innovation trend, not only in Silicon Valley. They enable direct communication between the brain and external devices, powered by artificial intelligence. But what kind of information about our thoughts and emotions do we reveal in the process? In this engaging talk, Katrin-Cécile Ziegler shows us the many opportunities and risks of Neurotechnology. With examples of applications in various areas: From rehabilitation, gaming, education, self-enhancement to forensic and military. Katrin-Cécile Ziegler is a digital economist, journalist and lecturer for digital ethics at the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration of Zurich, Switzerland. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx