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Dec 2019
57m 34s

Recode Decode: Andrea Matwyshyn

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Andrea Matwyshyn, the associate dean of innovation at Penn State Law, talks with Kara Swisher's executive producer, Erica Anderson, about the integration of technology with biology, a trend Matwyshyn terms the "internet of bodies." She explains what that means in real world terms, why someone might want to implant a computer chip in their bodies, and the potential risks and security concerns, including hackers who could manipulate thoughts. Matwyshyn also talks about the ethical and policy implications of this type of tech, and what she, a leading expert on the subject, is most worried about.

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Andrea Matwyshyn (@amatwyshyn), associate dean of innovation at Penn State Law

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Erica Anderson (@EricaAmerica), executive producer, Recode Decode

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