neuroethics

_Neuroethics_ 19. 2026Both scientists and philosophers have increasingly focused on the prospect of moral neuroenhancement—the use of neurotechnologies or psychoactive substances to facilitate moral improvement. Recent scholarship distinguishes between two main approaches: direct moral neuroenhancement, which seeks to implant specific moral beliefs, motives, or behaviors, and indirect moral neuro…

“Engaging multi-perspective groups in neurotechnology discovery, innovation, and research fosters ethical problem solving, epistemic justice, governance implementation… and cultural sensitivity and reflexivity.” — Karen Rommelfanger The post How Georgia Tech’s Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society is integrating lived experience into research and education appeared first on Civ…

(Politico) – A battle is looming not just over privacy, but the future of the human species. Ownership of extensive neural data can be used to do anything from serve extremely targeted ads to surveil or manipulate consumers’ behavior. The … Read More

As neuroscience continues to shape areas such as education, law and public policy, questions around ethics, public trust and societal impact are becoming increasingly important. In a recent interview with Nature, the Dana Foundation discusses why brain science must evolve beyond the laboratory and become more connected to communities and real-world challenges. The conversation explores […] The po…

_Asian Bioethics Review_:1-31. 2026Human brain organoids (HBOs) are three-dimensional structures derived from human stem cells that model aspects of brain development and function, offering potentially unprecedented opportunities for studying neurological disorders and for developing treatments. This consensus paper presents recommendations from the Asia Pacific Neuroethics Working Group, develop…

_Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics_:1-11. 2026Neural organoids derived from pluripotent stem cells have sparked ethical debate because, it is claimed, they could be sentient, or could develop sentience. We critically assess three routes for defending such a possibility: analogy with known sentient organisms, inference from neural function using leading theories of consciousness, and founda…

_Hermes_:1-10. 2026This paper examines the Aristotelian framework of act and potency in relation to human moral agency and evaluates its implications in the context of AI-mediated neuroenhancement. Drawing on Aristotle’s account of energeia as the intrinsic actualization of rational potential grounded in the soul as formal and final cause, the paper argues that human agency consists in a unified …

Why neuroethics matters in the age of brain technology Posted on 1 April 2026 A new episode of NeuroSociety Stories features neuroethics pioneer Karen Rommelfanger in conversation with Caroline Montojo, exploring why neuroethics matters in the age of brain technology. In this episode, Rommelfanger reflects on her journey into the field and highlights the growing importance of embedding ethical th…

The International Brain Initiative (IBI) Crosscultural Working Group, together with the UN Human Rights Council’s Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, co-organized a side event titled “Data Sovereignty and the Right to Development for Indigenous Peoples” during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. […] The post International Bra…

Your brain for sale? The new frontier of neural data Alberto Rinaldi, Lund University and Johan Mårtensson, Lund University Mohammed F. Alzuhair, Durham University Domenico Vicinanza, Anglia Ruskin University George Kafetzis, University of Sussex and Dan Nilsson, Lund University Tullia Jack, Lund University Ed Macaulay, Queen Mary University of London Kevin Collins, The Open University

Whatever disagreements neuroethicists have, they all presuppose the annoying multiplicity of brains that somehow generate minds. Not so in Vince Galligan’s new streaming series Pluribus. A coded message from deep... The post The Benign Zombies of Pluribus appeared first on The Hastings Center for Bioethics .

Neuroscience experts convened in Asilomar to talk through guidelines around ethical research on human neural organoids. Read More The post As Neural Organoid Research Accelerates, Scientists Discuss Ethics appeared first on Duke University Science & Society .

Diverse initiatives spanning policy, education, and community-engaged research are emerging in neurotechnology, underscoring the importance of continued characterization. The post Neurotechnology: engaging local communities in its creation and use appeared first on Civic Science Media Lab .

Ethicists say AI-powered advances will threaten the privacy and autonomy of people who use neurotechnology. Read More The post Mind-reading devices can now predict preconscious thoughts: is it time to worry? appeared first on Duke University Science & Society .

Since 1996, Brain Awareness Week (BAW) has connected people across the globe to inspire curiosity, foster enthusiasm, and build support for brain science. From classroom workshops to public lectures and community events, BAW has provided a platform for individuals, teams, and organizations interested in neuroscience to engage with and inform public audiences about the impact […] The post Help sha…

The main message of Neuroethics is that neuroscience forces us to reconceptualize human agency as marvelously diverse and flexible. Free will can arise from unconscious brain processes. Individuals with mental disorders, including addiction and psychopathy, exhibit more agency than is often recognized. Brain interventions should be embraced with cautious optimism. Our moral intuitions, which aris…

In this reply, I address questions and concerns about Neuroethics raised by a formidable cast of commentators: Amanda Evans, Tyler Fagan, Jonathan Pugh, Daniel Moseley, and Adina Roskies. Their insightful commentaries cover most, if not all, topics within the book, namely: neuroscientific challenges to free will, motivated reasoning and the replication crisis, the brain disease model of addiction…

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