2025-05-23

Neuroscientist Dan Furman on Music, Emotion, and Brain Signals | LWSA Ep 57

Dan Furman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, Harvard graduate, and co-founder of Arctop, a company developing real-time brain-computer interface software that translates electrical activity from the brain into usable data. In this episode, Dan joins Jamie Gale for a far-reaching conversation about music, emotion, memory, and how we might one day listen to what the brain is really saying. Together, they explore the line between treatment and enhancement, the future of wearable brain tech, and what it means for artists, musicians, and humans at large to work with feedback loops that respond to our inner state. Whether you're a curious mind, a long-time listener, or someone who senses there’s more going on beneath the surface, this episode offers a window into a fascinating frontier.

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