Episode 1: Inside Neurable with Dr. Walter Piper. What does it actually take to turn brain science into something you can wear every day? Welcome to the first ever episode of Silicon Synapses – a podcast dedicated to unraveling the exciting world of neurotechnology! In this episode of Silicon Synapses, we’re joined by Dr. Walter Piper, Senior Research Engineer at Neurable, to unpack an example of how neurotechnology is already being used in the real world. Dr. Piper walks us through why he believes non-invasive neurotech is more powerful than most people realize, and how Neurable transformed years of cutting-edge research into EEG-powered headphones that track cognitive states like focus. We dive into the hard truths behind brain wearables – from managing expectations and protecting user privacy to why simpler algorithms often outperform flashy machine learning models. Along the way, we explore the broader neurotech landscape, including invasive vs non-invasive approaches, early detection of brain injury and neurodegeneration, and why the next decade could be a turning point for brain technology. Subscribe for more episodes to learn about what neurotech is, why its exciting, and how it may change the world!