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Carnegie Council Podcasts

The Battle for Your Brain, with Nita A. Farahany

Mar 14, 2023
Nita A. Farahany, Professor at Duke Law School, discusses the manipulation of brain and behavior with neurotechnologies, ethical concerns of dream incubation for marketing, neurotechnologies in the workplace, cognitive liberty, the impact of technology on self-knowledge, and a book recommendation on defending the right to think clearly in the age of neurotechnologies.
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  • Neurotechnologies and algorithms have the power to shape our behavior and manipulate our attitudes through platforms like TikTok and other technologies.
  • The use of neurotechnology in workplaces raises concerns about privacy, surveillance, and potential exploitation of employees' brain data.

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The Implications of Neurotechnology and Brain Manipulation

Neurotechnologies and algorithms have the ability to track and decode our thoughts and emotions with increasing precision. Platforms like TikTok use predictive algorithms to understand our preferences and shape our behavior. The manipulation of our brains is not limited to neurotechnology alone, but also extends to other technologies like auto play features and notifications, which exploit shortcuts in our brains and keep us engaged. The book 'The Battle for Your Brain' explores the ethical implications of these manipulations and aims to draw a line between persuasive tactics and impermissible unethical manipulation.

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