The Ethical Implications of Rapidly Advancing Neurotechnologies

The Ethical Implications of Rapidly Advancing Neurotechnologies

Thesis Statement

The ethical implications of rapidly advancing neurotechnologies, such as brain-computer interfaces and pharmacological cognitive enhancers, demand immediate attention and comprehensive global regulations to safeguard individual rights, address biases, and define boundaries for equitable access to cognitive enhancement.

Sources

Current scholarly works, such as the publication authored by Goering et al. (2021) in the esteemed journal Neuroethics and the insightful perspective article penned by Cornejo-Plaza and Saracini (2023) in the reputable publication Frontiers in Psychology, shed light on the pressing and imperative necessity for the establishment of comprehensive regulatory frameworks about the field of neurotechnologies. Goering et al. underscore the considerable societal ramifications of neurotechnologies, emphasizing the imperative for internationally synchronized ethical frameworks to effectively tackle concerns about identity, privacy, bias, and augmentation. They espouse the necessity of democratic summits in order to establish these guidelines and guarantee the judicious advancement and implementation of neurotechnologies.

Further, the scholarly work by Cornejo-Plaza and Saracini (2023) extensively explores the intricate notion of ‘neuro rights,’ posited as a safeguard against the potential malevolent applications of neurotechnologies. Delving into the context of Chile, the authors examine the discourse surrounding cognitive enhancement and the imperative for well-defined legal frameworks. The proponents advocate for the imperative nature of acknowledging pharmacological cognitive enhancers within the confines of the legal structure, placing significant emphasis on the cruciality of aligning novel regulations with preexisting health and consumer rights legislation to guarantee fairness and ethical deliberations.

Munson’s (2016) work in “Intervention and Reflection: Basic Issues in Medical Ethics” is foundational to bioethics and provides essential insights into the broader ethical considerations that underpin the discussions around emerging neurotechnologies. By incorporating Munson’s perspective, this research acknowledges the historical and philosophical underpinnings of bioethics and its relevance to the contemporary debate on the ethical and regulatory aspects of cognitive enhancement through neurotechnologies.

The primary objective of this research endeavor is to thoroughly examine the intricate ethical intricacies inherent in neurotechnologies while emphasizing the pressing necessity for establishing robust regulatory frameworks. The stance adopted advocates for a collective effort on a global scale to formulate explicit principles that tackle the ethical, legal, and societal dilemmas presented by advancements in neurotechnology. It underscores the importance of inclusiveness, fairness, and protecting personal autonomy in this ever-changing domain.

References

Cornejo-Plaza, M. I., & Saracini, C. (2023). On pharmacological neuroenhancement as part of the new neurorights’ pioneering legislation in Chile: a perspective. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1177720

Goering, S., Klein, E., Specker Sullivan, L., Wexler, A., Agüera y Arcas, B., Bi, G., Carmena, J. M., Fins, J. J., Friesen, P., Gallant, J., Huggins, J. E., Kellmeyer, P., Marblestone, A., Mitchell, C., Parens, E., Pham, M., Rubel, A., Sadato, N., Teicher, M., & Wasserman, D. (2021). Recommendations for Responsible Development and Application of Neurotechnologies. Neuroethics, 14(3), 365–386. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12152-021-09468-6

Munson, R. & Lague, I. (2016). Intervention and reflection: Basic issues in bioethics (10th ed.) Cengage Learning.

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