Milan Cvitkovic

About:

Milan Cvitkovic is a researcher and writer with interests in neurotechnology, science, and ethics. Enjoys math research and exploring the mind-brain relationship.

Website:

milan.cvitkovic.net

Specializations:

Writer Researcher

Interests:

Neurotechnology Science Machine Learning Ethics

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2023-11-10 •

The blog post discusses various historical facts that are often forgotten, ranging from the movement of humans across continents to the development of artificial intelligence and the colonization of different regions.

2023-08-31 •

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2023-04-10 •

The blog post discusses the history of MRI technology, starting from the development of the CT scanner by EMI in the 1960s to the race to develop MRI technology in the 1970s. It highlights the contributions of key researchers like...

2023-03-28 •

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2023-03-20 •

Collection of numbers worth knowing for those working in neurotechnology, including measurements related to human biology, cellular structures, genetic information, and hardware specifications. The list covers a wide range of topi...

2023-01-09 •

The blog post lists various things that people are allowed to do but may not have realized, such as hiring a researcher, finding un-Googleable information, hiring a tutor, or engaging a personal assistant. It covers topics related...

2022-08-09 •

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2022-08-05 •

The blog post discusses the development timelines of various neurotechnologies and related technologies, including Deep Brain Stimulators, Cochlear Implants, Intracortical electrode array BCIs, Stentrode, Transcranial Magnetic Sti...

2022-05-10 •

Neurotechnology has a wide range of potential applications, from curing neurological diseases to enhancing cognitive abilities and controlling emotions. The field is still in its early stages, similar to the early days of personal...

2022-05-01 •

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2021-12-14 •

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a well-established and FDA-approved technique that uses electromagnetic induction to create electrical currents in the brain. The history, development, and challenges of TMS as a therapeu...

2021-12-04 •

The blog post discusses the history and evolution of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) technologies, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and temporal interference (TI)...

2021-11-24 •

The Neuropixels project led by Prof. Tim Harris revolutionized microelectrode recording in animals by providing reliable, reusable probes at-cost to researchers worldwide. The project involved international collaboration and overc...

2021-11-16 •

The blog post discusses various market failures in science, including information asymmetries, replication crises, poor credit assignment, scooping, citation pile-ons, and more. It highlights how these failures hinder scientific p...

2021-09-25 •

The blog post discusses the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in research ethics, highlighting the challenges and criticisms faced by researchers. It explores the history of IRBs, their impact on research, and potential s...

2021-08-29 •

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2021-08-27 •

The blog post discusses the spiky nature of the machine learning revolution, highlighting areas of revolutionary advances such as large-scale model training, software and hardware infrastructure, pretraining and transfer learning,...

2021-08-22 •

The blog post discusses the pursuit of human longevity, exploring the causes of aging, technological advancements, leverage points in drug development, and regulatory challenges. It questions the effectiveness of target-based appr...

2021-08-10 •

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2021-01-03 •

Competitive ethics is the study of ethical ideas as strategies or phenotypes that compete for mindshare, focusing on predictions and understanding rather than right and wrong. The text explores how ethical systems compete, includi...

2020-10-23 •

AI is useful in the real world if the cost for the AI to perform a task and for humans to check its work is less than the existing solution. The time it takes for the AI to complete the task and for humans to verify its work must ...

2020-10-17 •

The text is a collection of unique and uncommon phrases, showcasing a variety of linguistic styles and word choices.

2020-06-01 •

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2020-04-01 •

The blog post discusses the need for better tools for math research, proposing the development of a Proof Development Environment (PDE) web app and a centralized mathematical knowledge base. The author emphasizes the importance of...