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Can a Computer Understand Human Thoughts? is an educational presentation that introduces the fascinating world of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) in a way that is accessible to everyone. The presentation begins by explaining how brain activity can be measured using EEG, what this data actually looks like, and how artificial intelligence learns to recognize patterns in brain signals. It then explores one of the biggest challenges in BCI—why models trained on one person often fail on another—and introduces Transfer Learning and Foundation Models as promising solutions. Through intuitive explanations, real-world examples, visual storytelling, and simple analogies, the audience gains a clear understanding of how modern AI is bringing us closer to brain-computer systems that may one day work for anyone with little or no calibration.