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#63 - Brad Smith: Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Implant Changed My Life
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Brad Smith is the third person in the world to receive Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Brad opens up about life with ALS, what it feels like to control a computer with his mind, and how a FaceTime call from Elon Musk just before his surgery helped him face the unknown.
He talks about the moment he said yes to Neuralink, the limitations of eye-gaze technology, and why this brain-computer interface is already transforming how he lives day to day. Brad also shares his thoughts on faith, identity, data privacy, and what it means to find joy and purpose—even when facing one of the most devastating diagnoses imaginable.
From moving a cursor with his thoughts to dreaming of helping others through the ALS Family Scholarship, Brad’s story is one of courage, clarity, and hope.
SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. ALS Investment Fund: Thanks to ALS Investment Fund for supporting this episode.
SOCIAL: Website: tgnlu.com Twitter: @nlutimgreen Facebook: facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: @nlupod
AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: tackleals.com Tim Green Books: authortimgreen.com
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64 episodes
Manage episode 482735500 series 3563428
Brad Smith is the third person in the world to receive Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Brad opens up about life with ALS, what it feels like to control a computer with his mind, and how a FaceTime call from Elon Musk just before his surgery helped him face the unknown.
He talks about the moment he said yes to Neuralink, the limitations of eye-gaze technology, and why this brain-computer interface is already transforming how he lives day to day. Brad also shares his thoughts on faith, identity, data privacy, and what it means to find joy and purpose—even when facing one of the most devastating diagnoses imaginable.
From moving a cursor with his thoughts to dreaming of helping others through the ALS Family Scholarship, Brad’s story is one of courage, clarity, and hope.
SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. ALS Investment Fund: Thanks to ALS Investment Fund for supporting this episode.
SOCIAL: Website: tgnlu.com Twitter: @nlutimgreen Facebook: facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: @nlupod
AUDIO ONLY: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: tackleals.com Tim Green Books: authortimgreen.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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