Debate: Would you –or should you–undergo medical treatments to improve your body and mind and your chances of employment?

The future of work is medically enhanced ‘elite super-workers,’ report says (Ladders): “In the future, we will be competing against medically-enhanced workers who can work longer and harder than us. Artificial intelligence will make it easier to monitor our every move in the office. This may sound like science fiction, but it’s a likely reality, according to a new report by professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers…Seventy percent of the workers surveyed said that they would undergo treatments to improve their body and mind if it would improve their chances of employment. This could be because we believe it’s up to us to improve our careers — even if that means pill-popping performance-enhancing drugs. Of those surveyed, 74% said it was their individual responsibility “to update their skills rather than relying on any employer.” … Companies in the U.S. and Europe are already offering microchip implants to workers, so they can enter company buildings and get their chips from the vending machine with the wave of a hand.” The Neurotech Revolution Could Lead To ‘Frankenstein’ Brains. Here’s How We Avoid It (Forbes): “…To what extent are enhancements desirable on a personal and societal levels? … If a device can enhance decision-making, how will the user know that’s it’s truly their decision, in their best interest, rather than being manipulated by the device designers? Trying to anticipate such concerns, the World Economic Forum creat...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Professional Development Technology artificial intelligence brain-enhancement Human Enhancement microchip implants PricewaterhouseCoopers Source Type: blogs