"DARPA [The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency] plans to
explore two key areas to elicit further understanding of the brain. New tools
are needed to measure and analyze electrical signals and the biomolecular
dynamics underpinning brain function. Researchers will also explore, abstract
and model the vast spectrum of brain functions by examining its incredible
complexity. Like all potentially powerful new technologies, this research can
lead to societal questions about its use. DARPA plans to engage a broad set of
experts to explore these issues."