Science's CEO on Retinal Implants, BCIs, and Upgrading Human Fragility
No Priors · rss · 2026-08-20
Max Hodak, CEO of Science.xyz, joins the No Priors podcast to discuss the future of vision restoration, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and the reimagining of the human experience.
- PRIMA Retinal Implant: Hodak explains how Science's PRIMA implant can restore functional vision for the blind, discussing engineering costs, timelines, and clinical trial processes.
- From Repair to Upgrade: He shares the company's long-term vision to reduce human fragility by repairing, replacing, and ultimately upgrading parts of the human body.
- AI and Biological Brains: The conversation highlights surprising parallels between AI models and biological brains, suggesting AI offers a powerful lens for understanding intelligence.
- Consciousness and Identity: They explore deeper philosophical questions on whether human identity and consciousness can persist as our biological hardware changes.
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