The Ethical Limits of Our Search to Understand the Brain in the Light of Advances in Neurotechnology and Neuroethics

Abstract

At the turn of the 21st century, neuroscience has reached the point where it can have profound effects on society that extend far beyond the research lab or medical clinic. The dramatic advances in neuroscience, which have gained even greater momentum in recent years, are creating greater expectations than ever before for improvements in the health and well-being of people around the world. However, over time, it is seen that fulfilling this enormous promise brings with it other ethical concerns and concerns, such as what other undesirable situations will cause and at what cost. In contrast, until recently there was little awareness of the ethical issues arising from neuroscience. Beginning in 2002, neuroscientists began to cover these issues more in the scientific literature. In this article, besides the good and beneficial features of developing neurotechnology, it has been experimented a broad evaluation about the causes, forms and possible effects of neuroethical concerns that are increasing gradually.

 In this article, besides the good and beneficial features of developing neurotechnology, it has been experimented a broad evaluation about the causes, forms and possible effects of neuroethical concerns that are increasing gradually.