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How does the physical matter in our brains translate into thoughts, sensations, and emotions? It’s hard to explore that question without neurosurgery. But in a recent paper, MIT philosopher Matthias Michel, Lincoln Lab researcher Daniel Freeman, and colleagues outline a strategy for doing so with an emerging tool called transcranial focused ultrasound. This noninvasive technology…
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MIT Technology Review (United States) | Apr 21, 2026
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Transcranial focused ultrasound could revolutionize our understanding of consciousness, offering insights without the need for invasive procedures.
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The ability to explore consciousness noninvasively with ultrasound opens doors for therapeutic advances in mental health treatment.
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Using focused ultrasound to study consciousness risks oversimplifying complex brain functions, potentially leading to misleading conclusions.
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Investing in transcranial focused ultrasound may divert resources from other critical areas of neuroscience research that require more immediate attention.
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While promising, transcranial focused ultrasound should be approached cautiously, as ethical implications of manipulating consciousness remain largely unexplored.
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