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How Close Are We to Uploading Our Minds? Instructional VideoHow Close Are We to Uploading Our Minds? Instructional Video
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6th - 12th
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Science
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5:05
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How Close Are We to Uploading Our Minds?

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What would it take to digitally upload someone's mind? A fascinating video first describes how a brain works, then looks at a future where people can live forever through avatars. The video describes the required technological advances to scan and digitally recreate the mind. It's not happening anytime soon, that's for sure!

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the brain, neurons, synapse, the afterlife, biotechnology

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Team up with a biology teacher for the lesson
  • Have groups research a different website from the additional resources list and share their findings with the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Knowledge of the brain is beneficial but not necessary

Pros

  • Interesting graphics and animations
  • Provides multiple choice and open response questions to assess understanding

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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