http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/ The field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades. en-us zack@neuroinsights.com 2004-07-23T15:59:05-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/archives/2004/07/23/she19_inspiring_women_to_vote.php Last night I attended a fundraiser for She19, a recently formed movement focused on getting more women to vote. Why? Check out these astounding stats: • 22 Million unmarried women who were eligible to vote did not cast ballots in... 5248@http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/ San Francisco 2004-07-23T15:59:05-05:00 http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/archives/2004/06/06/bio_2004_conference_june_69_san_francisco.php The BIO 2004 Annual International Convention that begins today in San Francisco is the world's largest biotechnology gathering. BIO 2004 runs June 6-9 at the Moscone Center and offers 23 tracks of programming, including sessions on policy, finance, business development,... 4238@http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/ San Francisco 2004-06-06T14:33:51-05:00 http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/archives/2004/02/11/gavin_newsom_sf_mayor_to_support_same_sex_marriage.php "A little more than a month ago, I took the oath of office here at City Hall and swore to uphold California's Constitution, which clearly outlaws all forms of discrimination," Gavin Newsom said. "Denying basic rights to members of our... 1834@http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/ San Francisco 2004-02-11T08:43:35-05:00 http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/archives/2003/09/15/dear_chronicle_watch.php (Local issue:  I sent this letter to the SF Chronicle and city government officials this morning)   There is a serious design flaw in MUNI's network at the corner of 30th and Church, outbound direction.  The incredibly loud screeching (exceeding 130... 230@http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/ San Francisco 2003-09-15T12:53:32-05:00 http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/archives/2003/08/14/brain_waves_at_the_bay_area_futurist_salon.php If you are in the Bay Area tomorrow night, please come here my talk on The Neurotechnology Wave (2010-2060) at the Bay Area Futurist Salon.  I'll be sharing many of the thoughts from my forthcoming book -- Brain Wave: Our... 440@http://www.corante.com/brainwaves/ San Francisco 2003-08-14T14:21:13-05:00