229 | Nita Farahany on Ethics, Law, and Neurotechnology
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Authors: Sean Caroll's MindScape
Publication Date: 13 March 2023
Keywords: neurotechnologies, ethics, mind reading, privacy rights, electromagnetic fields, surveillance, bioethics, future of privacy, 'cognitive liberty'
Type: Audio/Podcasts
Summary
Every time our brain engages in thought, it triggers corresponding physical processes. Specifically, electrical currents and charged particles travel between neurons, generating electromagnetic fields. These fields, in theory, can be detected with the right technology, paving the way for the possibility of mind reading. While this technology is still in its early stages, it is evolving rapidly, making it crucial to consider the legal and ethical implications of governments and corporations potentially accessing your private thoughts. Nita Farahany, a law professor and bioethicist, explores these critical issues in her book, The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.
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