My Perspective

 As a part of Centre for Neurotechnology (CfN) team, on 21st and 22nd Sep 2024 at Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow University, I interacted with the general public of all ages at Explorathon 2024 event to demonstrate ElectroEncepahloGraphy (EEG which records electrical activity of the brain) and to celebrate 100 years of EEG. The audience got to wear portable dry electrode EEG headsets and were able to see neurofeedback in action.

In my view, scientific progress primarily brings about betterment of society by improving the quality of life and providing access to modern healthcare. Though researchers strive to achieve breakthroughs hoping to translate these for public use, they implicitly assume that