Humans are merging their brains and nervous systems with technology, and it's being predicted that will keep lawyer's quite busy.
An implant inside the brain can prevent an epileptic fit or enable an immobile person to operate a computer with thoughts alone.
In a less invasive fashion, the headsets of brain-drone racers in the US capture the racers' brain activity to control the drones.
Fast advances in neuro-technology are set to raise a host of ethical, legal, and human rights issues.
Dr Allan McCay is Deputy Director of The Sydney Institute of Criminology and an Academic Fellow at the University of Sydney's Law School.
He spoke to Jesse.
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