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Ep57 "When should new technologies enter the courtroom?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Neuroscience Technology in Legal Settings

Exploring the use of FMRI evidence in court cases involving juveniles and adults, examining the challenges of interpreting brain imaging data for diagnoses like antisocial personality disorder and pedophilia. The chapter raises ethical concerns about the reliability of using brain signals to differentiate individuals within a legal context and highlights the complexities of introducing new technologies like brain scans into courtroom proceedings.

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