White House BRAIN Initiative should start with the end goal in mind

White House BRAIN Initiative is a nice start, but it’s too small and timid (Venture Beat): ”…it’s unlikely to move the needle because, unlike previous national projects, it lacks adequate funding and actionable objectives that can capture the imagination of innovators and the public at large…Is there an alternative approach? Yes. Start with the societal goal in mind, and chart the most likely path to make a groundbreaking difference there…Although the BRAIN Initiative is often compared to the moon project, perhaps the better opportunity would be for it to draw inspiration from JFK’s fitness initiative. In announcing that program, President Kennedy said, “The strength of our democracy and our country is really no greater in the final analysis than the well-being of our citizens.” Read full article
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neurologists Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Technology brain fitness well-being White House Source Type: blogs