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Brain Hacks

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The Right to Cognitive Liberty

The fundamental right to cognitive liberty encompasses self-determination over our brain and mental experiences, enabling the development of one's identity and thoughts in a safe space of mental reprieve. The author highlights the concerning example of Chinese classrooms using headsets to track children's brain activity, which potentially curtails their ability to think freely and develop their own internal sense of self.

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