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Neuroethics
The examination of what is right and wrong, good and bad about the treatment of, perfection of, and welcome invasion of or worrisome manipulation of the human brain.
The ethics of neuroscience
Why do we need neuroethics?
Research moving at incredible pace
Need to decide how we (society) should use this newfound information about the brain
What if…
A computer could know if you had seen or heard a particular stimulus before?
A brain scan could be used to determine your innocence or guilt?
We are NOWHERE near that!!
What if we could enhance or erase memories?
Would it be okay if someone…
Had a learning disability?
Wanted to be extra smart?
Had a disorder like PTSD?
Wanted to forget about their ex girlfriend?
We need to prepare for when these things are possible!
