# FUTURES: Designing Brain-Computer Interfaces" with Conor Russomanno ## Overview **Authors:** FUTURES Podcast **Publication Date:** 1 September 2023 **Link:** **Keywords:** Neurotechnology, BCI, open-source, ethics, neurocience, biometrics, mixed reality, innovation, Galea headset, human mind **Type:** Audio/Podcast ## Summary Conor Russomanno, Founder & CEO of OpenBCI, explores what neurotechnology reveals about humanity, the ethical considerations of brain-computer interfaces, and the benefits of open-source neuroscience. Russomanno founded OpenBCI in 2013 to develop ethical brain-computer interfaces. His interest in neuroscience began after experiencing concussions in college football and rugby. While earning an MFA at Parsons, he created DIY brain-sensing headsets and neuro-interactive projects. OpenBCI has since distributed over 40,000 neuroscience tools worldwide, including the award-winning Galea headset, which integrates biometrics with mixed reality. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/neurotechnology-brain-tech-and-ethical-challenges/futures-designing-brain-computer-interfaces-with-conor-russomanno.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.