London, 21-22 January 2019

For the purposes of this discussion we are using a definition of neural interfaces (NIs) which is:

A wide range of technologies which link the brain, spinal cord and/ or peripheral nerves to external devices to record and/ or stimulate activity.

NIs have been used for many years for medical applications such as cochlear implants which help people with hearing loss to hear and deep brain stimulation which helps people affected by Parkinson’s disease to stop the tremor they experience on a daily basis. Many current applications for NIs for gaming are in development such as using external headsets which monitor brain activity to understand the movement a person is just about to make or to move objects in a virtual space.

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* 1. To what extent do you know about neural interfaces/ brain computer interfaces? (1=I don't know anything about them and 5=I know a lot about them)

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* 2. Here are some examples of Neural Interfaces

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* 3. How aware are you of NI applications developed/ being developed for gaming? (1=Not at all aware and 5=Very aware)

Here are two film clips describing a couple of applications under development: 

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* 4. What is your reaction to NIs as a means of changing or improving the gaming experience?

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* 5. What concerns, if any, do you have about the use of NIs for gaming and/ or other applications?

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* 6. What opportunities, if any, do these technologies present in your view for gaming and/ or other applications?

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* 7. Given what you now know - what might be desirable uses of NIs in the future?

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* 8. Given what you now know - what might be undesirable uses of NIs in the future?

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