Joshua May

Joshua May, a Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, dives into neuroethics and its implications on free will. He discusses how brain manipulation and medical interventions challenge our concepts of agency and identity. The conversation explores mental health stigma and the ethics of pharmaceutical approvals, highlighting the complexities of defining mental disorders. May also tackles neuromarketing’s impact on consumer behavior and the ethical debates surrounding moral enhancement, emphasizing a nuanced approach to neuroscience.

Joshua May, author of 'Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science', explores fascinating topics in neuroscience and ethics, such as the accessibility of his book for high school students, epiphenomenalism's impact on philosophy of mind, the applications and ethical concerns of neuromodulation, the significance of gut feelings in decision-making, and the mistreatment of animals in factory farming and potential solutions.