Scripps Tech: Inside the tortured mind of a hero

Scripps Tech explores the intersection of technology and humanity, focusing on PTSD treatment using Bravemind VR therapy and the rise of driverless taxis in San Francisco. The show highlights the challenges and innovations in these fields, featuring insights from experts and real-world applications.

What is the main focus of Scripps Tech as introduced in the video?

• Creating documentaries about wildlife

• Developing new video games

• Investigating ancient civilizations

• Exploring the intersection of hardware and humanity

What condition did Chris Merkel suffer from after his military service?

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

What is the primary purpose of the Brave Mind application?

• To simulate peaceful environments for relaxation

• To train soldiers for future combat

• To create virtual reality games for entertainment

• To address combat-related PTSD in veterans

How does Brave Mind help patients with PTSD?

• By allowing patients to relive traumatic events in a controlled environment

• By providing medication through virtual reality

• By distracting patients with unrelated simulations

• By erasing traumatic memories

What is the standard protocol for Brave Mind exposure therapy?

• 10 sessions with most patients improving after seven

• 5 sessions with no follow-up

• 20 sessions with no improvement guarantee

• 15 sessions with mandatory follow-up

What new area is Brave Mind expanding to help with PTSD?

• Victims of cyberbullying

• Victims of natural disasters

• Ukrainian war victims

• Survivors of plane crashes

Which two companies are leading the development of driverless taxis?

• Apple and Microsoft

• Tesla and Ford

• Uber and Lyft

• Waymo and Cruise

What challenge do autonomous vehicles face according to the video?

• Operating in extreme cold

• Flying over water bodies

• Dealing with unpredictable human drivers

• Navigating through deserts

What technology is used on the rooftops of driverless taxis?

• Lidar and cameras

• Satellite dishes

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

What was the reaction of the professor during his first ride in a driverless taxi?

• He was terrified and wanted to exit immediately

• He was excited and found the experience amazing

• He was indifferent and fell asleep

• He was skeptical and refused to ride