/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ The field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades. en-us zack@neuroinsights.com 2009-08-11T11:28:55-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/08/11/center_for_neuroscience_and_society_at_upenn_launched.php The University of Pennsylvania has a very rich tradition in the brain sciences. In 1953, Penn founded the nation’s first university-wide institute devoted exclusively to neuroscience research, the Mahoney Institute of Neurological Sciences. Since then, Penn has developed multiple communities... 74010@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2009-08-11T11:28:55-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/04/13/hank_greely_talks_to_the_farm_about_enhancement.php Neuroethicist Hank Greely was interviewed recently by the Farm, Stanford's magazine, about why the Nature article on neurocognitive enhancement was a good idea. Some good snippets: (1) "Part of me thinks that any attention is good attention, because we think... 73830@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2009-04-13T16:49:02-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/02/05/contemplating_our_future_neuroethics_resources.php As The Neuro Revolution emerges it becomes increasingly clear that the social and ethical implications of advancing neurotech will take many institutions to contemplate, debate and create effective policy. Here are a few of the best source to get more... 73723@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2009-02-05T13:20:49-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/12/08/the_case_for_legal_cognitive_enhancement_by_the_healthy.php In a bold 21st Century declaration, a group of intelligent, thoughtful and creative neuroethicists have come forward in this week's Nature with a issue defining article calling for the responsible use of cognitive-enhancing drugs by the healthy. Realizing that the... 73641@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2008-12-08T11:49:53-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/11/26/neuroscience_summer_boot_camp_2009_for_nonscientists_aug_212.php Neuroscience is increasingly relevant to a number of professions and academic disciplines beyond its traditional medical applications. Indeed, for any field in which it is important to understand, predict or influence human behavior, neuroscience will play an increasing role. The... 73628@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2008-11-26T13:44:13-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/02/18/neuroethics_the_journal.php Neuroethics, the journal that Adam Kolber edits, will be launched next month at the Pacific APA in Pasadena. The journal will provide free access to the full text of all articles published in 2008 and 2009, and most of the... 73118@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2008-02-18T14:20:45-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2007/10/11/neuroethics_society_invites_undergrads_to_join.php The Neuroethics Society mission is to promote the development and responsible application of neuroscience through better understanding of its capabilities and its consequences. The Society currently invites undergraduate students in relevant fields to join as members.... 72771@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2007-10-11T16:20:53-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2007/08/21/good_better_best_the_human_quest_for_enhancement.php In June of 2006 I participated in a two day workshop on the future of human enhancement sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in DC. At long last, the report of the human enhancement workshop... 72617@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2007-08-21T16:25:10-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2007/06/20/neuroethics_resources.php Here are links to neuroethics resources I've been enjoying lately: Neuroethics & Law Blog, BrainEthics Blog, Stanford’s Program in Neuroethics, Neuroethics Net, UPenn Neuroethics, Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics, Neuroethics Web Portal, Initiative on Law, Brains, and Behavior,... 72431@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2007-06-20T18:09:39-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/11/17/neuroethics_links.php Advancing neurotechnologies represent opportunities and challenges for humanity. Here are some of the sources I follow to keep up with the neuroethicists who are debating the social implications of neurotech: Stanford’s Program in Neuroethics, Neuroethics Net, UPenn Neuroethics, Neuroethics &... 69363@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2006-11-17T18:15:52-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/08/15/excellent_brain_humor_from_the_onion.php Too good not to share...(worth clicking through for the picture): Area Man Calls For Immediate Release Of His Endorphins July 31, 2006 | Issue 42/31 TALLAHASSEE, FL-With tensions already at an all-time high, the nearly 96-hour standoff between area resident... 63762@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2006-08-15T10:23:11-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/05/26/human_enhancement_and_human_rights_this_weekend.php What better way to spend part of your memorial day weekend than with many of the world's leading thinkers pondering ways to make it possible to legally expand your cognition. If you are in the Bay Area I recommend checking... 58774@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2006-05-26T10:48:56-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/04/17/stanfords_neuroethics_and_neurotech_news.php As always, Stanford's monthly neuroethics newsletter has some very relevant links. Now if I could only convince them to put this in blog format so I wouldn't have to create individual links for each one of these articles. Enjoy. “Imaging... 55840@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2006-04-17T19:46:00-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2005/11/30/harvard_announces_center_for_bioethics_and_technology.php Better late than never... Harvard Law School said it will create a new center specializing in cutting edge issues at the forefront of genetics, medicine and technology. The center will examine thorny legal questions including the debates over cloning, end-of-life... 39079@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2005-11-30T15:55:49-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2005/09/26/the_ethical_mind_debate_continues.php Stanford's neuroethics newsgroup has posted another excellent monthly round up of brain related ethics news: Is ‘the new neuromorality’ a threat to traditional views of right and wrong? August/Sept. Reason magazine Stunning news of a tumor serendipitously discovered NYTimes, September... 36547@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Neuroethics 2005-09-26T12:01:42-05:00