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#1005 Joshua May - Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science

The Dissenter

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Ethics of Brain Manipulation

This chapter explores the complex ethical implications of brain manipulation techniques, including medication and stimulation. It emphasizes the need for informed consent and the potential risks impacting identity and personality, reflecting on historical practices like lobotomies. The discussion balances the promise of neurological interventions for treatment against the uncertainties and moral questions that arise from altering the brain.

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