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 Post-symbolic communication, a term coined by Jaron Lanier [^1], ventures beyond the realm of language and symbols to explore the potential for direct and immersive shared experience harnessing all senses. Our first experience of non-verbal communication is in the natal womb;  the synchronization of heartbeats between a mother and her unborn child, especially when the mother breathes rhythmically, suggests an intrinsic communication pathway [^2]. As we develop, humans convey information nonverbally through body language, facial expression, tone, touch, laughter, crying, and even smell. Biochemical messengers can convey emotional states and trigger responses in others, often unconsciously. For instance, research has shown that human sweat contains compounds that, when detected by others, can convey stress or fear, influencing the receiver's perception and behavior. [^3]. We also see glimpses of this post-symbolic potential in shared, intensive experiences among humans: 
 
-  **Dance:** Stepping deeper into music, two participants synchronizing their movements both feel their body and anticipating their partner’s movements to create shared experience.
+  **Dance:** Stepping deeper into music, two participants synchronizing their movements both feel their body and anticipating their partner’s movements to create shared experience. Traditional dances like the Adumu ritual of the Maasai people also serve as a way for communal shared experiences through synchronicity.
 
   **Combat:** on the battlefield, soldiers experience heightened senses, adrenaline, and a battery of sounds, leading to intense awareness of their surroundings and their comrades. Non-verbal cues become critical for survival and strategy. This shared high-stress environment creates a bond and deep understanding and trust develop among combatants.
 
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 **Neurofeedback and Mindfulness Apps:** These applications use real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function. They can be used for meditation, mental health therapy, and enhancing self-awareness and empathy.
 
+**Neuromodulation** 
+Neuromodulation techniques, such as deep brain stimulation have implications for enhancing cognitive function, treating neurological disorders, and even augmenting human capabilities. However, they also introduce neuroethical challenges such as moral bio-enhancement(MBE) - the use of biomedical technology to morally improve humans.  
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 With the advent of generative AI, these technologies will furthermore enable us to generate visual representations of our thoughts at a pace that closely mirrors the speed of our imagination, unlocking  responsive, adaptive environments or characters in virtual spaces that can react in real-time to users' emotions, actions, or choices beyond simple interpretation of natural language inputs  [^5]. Researchers have already shown how brain implants can connect the intentions of a paralyzed patient into physical movements [^6], demonstrating the remarkable potential of neural interfaces to bridge the gap between thought and action. Combined, these capabilities enable transmission of ideas and emotions that can occur directly and seamlessly, and have profound implications for how we share and understand each other's internal experiences, creative visions, aspirations and even past traumas to facilitate reconciliation, healing and forgiveness. For example, imagine a child immersing themselves in the sensorial experiences of their parents at the same age. Or two cultural groups at war, experiencing the pain and loss of their adversary’s family members. With more inclusive and empathetic ways of interacting, these technologies can unlock communication that is not only post-symbolic but also deeply empathetic, as individuals share experiences and emotions in their most unfiltered, raw and uncompressed form beyond the boundaries of time, physical and even social distance.  Such technological advances, when paired with our growing understanding of human perception and cognition, are paving the way for a future where communication encompasses a much broader range of human experiences and states. 
 
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