Event, webcast today focused on ethics of cognitive enhancement and neurotechnology

Heads-up: The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues is hosting and live-streaming a great day-long event today, August 20th, including forward-looking discussions such as “Ethical Considerations in Cognitive Enhancement” and “Direct-to-Consumer Neurotechnology.” Agenda: Here Live webcast: Here About the Commission: The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues (the Bioethics Commission) is an advisory panel of the nation’s leaders in medicine, science, ethics, religion, law, and engineering. The Bioethics Commission advises the President on bioethical issues arising from advances in biomedicine and related areas of science and technology. The Bioethics Commission seeks to identify and promote policies and practices that ensure scientific research, health care delivery, and technological innovation are conducted in a socially and ethically responsible manner. Related articles: Smart pills as cognitive enhancement? Let’s first monitor negative cognitive side-effects of common medications To Boost Brain Health and Performance, Harness Neuroplasticity The Right Way
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neurologists Authors: Tags: Health & Wellness bioethical cognitive-enhancement Direct-to-Consumer Neurotechnology Source Type: blogs