Ryan Field is the CEO of Kernel, a brain-computer interface company founded by Bryan Johnson. Kernel is a cutting edge, non-invasive BCI that uses fNIRS to image the brain. Imagine if getting an MRI was as easy as putting on a bike helmet: that's Kernel in a nutshell.

Kernel is developing several applications on top of their device including (A) predicting which antidepressant you will respond best to and (B) BrainAge, a cognitive assesment that tells you how young your brain is relative to your chronological age.

Ryan joins Brom Rector and Sam Tabone on the podcast to discuss:

(0:00) - Ryan’s background

(7:30) - history of Kernel

(10:00) - non-invasive VS invasive BCI (Kernel vs NeuraLink)

(25:00) - what Kernel can do: depression treatment response + brain age

(31:00) - Kernel's AI: black box or hand tuned features

(45:00) - How Kernel can detect cognitive impairment

(55:30) - Kernel's alcohol study

(58:00) - Kernel vs cheap neurotechand more!Get your Brain Age measured at https://www.kernel.com/brainage