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Course Wrap-Up

Some of the topics we have examined: Philosophical ethics Applied ethics (bioethics, practical decision-making) Neuroethics Neuroanatomy of violence Neuroimaging and neurostimulation (fMRI, TMS, tCDS ) Transhumanism & Singularity Robotics Machine Ethics & Robot Rights

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Course Wrap-Up

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  1. Some of the topics we have examined: • Philosophical ethics • Applied ethics (bioethics, practical decision-making) • Neuroethics • Neuroanatomy of violence • Neuroimaging and neurostimulation (fMRI, TMS, tCDS) • Transhumanism & Singularity • Robotics • Machine Ethics & Robot Rights • Self-Driving Cars & Fully Autonomous Weapons • Neuronal cultures; “consciousness in a dish” Course Wrap-Up

  2. Themes that have emerged: • As science and technology progress, some ethical problems areresolved while new ones emerge • Many questions have no “right” answer. Roleof reflection and consideration of one’s actions. • Making decisions in the face of uncertainty • “Review and Regulate” • Personal Values & Motivations • “Neuroscience is (perhaps) at the end of the beginning of the quest to understand our brain and mind.” – Christof Koch Course Wrap-Up

  3. “will create the world’s largest experimental facility for developing the most detailed model of the brain, for studying how the human brain works and ultimately to develop personalized treatment of neurological and related diseases.” --- European Commission press release, 1/28/13 Investment: 1B euros (= $1.3B) EU “Human Brain Project” http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-54_en.htm

  4. Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies “aims to accelerate work on technologies that give a dynamic picture of how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact.” --- NIH press release, 9/16/13 Investment: $110 million http://www.nih.gov/news/health/sep2013/od-16.htm U.S. BRAIN Initiative

  5. Charge: Examine the ethical implications of neuroscience research and the application of neuroscience research findings, as part of the federal government’s new (BRAIN) Initiative Next Public Meetings: June 9 & 10 (webcast) Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues bioethics.gov

  6. Instructions: Each group of 4 divides into pairs. Each pair exchanges papers with the other pair. Working collaboratively, each pair reviews the two papers, one at a time, discussing the paper. The reviewers write down advice to the writer on the paper. Papers are returned to their owners. If time permits, the group members discuss their comments on the papers. Being a helpful reader: Be specific. Be supportive and challenging. Mark an on the paper where you are confused. Mark a on the paper where it’s a good point. Ask “so what?” “why?” and “how?” questions. Peer Editing

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