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Neurology and Mind Control:. A beneficial technology or the opening of Pandora’s box?. History, Background, and the Status Quo . The Cold War. 1947—Nuremberg Trials establish human mental experimentation as morally repugnant 1951—report that Communist countries were developing mind control
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Neurology and Mind Control: A beneficial technology or the opening of Pandora’s box?
The Cold War • 1947—Nuremberg Trials establish human mental experimentation as morally repugnant • 1951—report that Communist countries were developing mind control • 1952—the CIA christens MKULTURA research program
Independent Research and Development • Microchip Implementation • Radio Induced Stimulus • Drug Stimulation
Current Problems and Potential Harms • MKULTURA—violation of human rights • Privacy issues • Cosmetic technologies change the view of humans • Further division of classes
Benefits of Mind Control • Research and experiences show where not to go • Technologies provide conveniences • Medical advances provide for damaged individuals living normal lives • Potential to detect learning disabilities, etc. earlier, thus administering aid earlier
Regulation and Lack Thereof • General apathy from the public arena • Human Research Subject Protection Act of 1997—Senator John Glenn (D-OH)
Christian Response • “…‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind’…” Matt. 22:37 NKJV • “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NIV • “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 NKJV • “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything…You shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God…” Exodus 20:4,5
Solutions and Further Suggestions • Increase Public discourse • Increase of Congressional discussion in order for regulation to occur • Increase in Education of the Public