Dimensions of Ethical Direct-to-Consumer Neurotechnologies

The direct-to-consumer (DTC) neurotechnology market, which includes some brain-computer interfaces, neurostimulation devices, virtual reality systems, wearables, and smartphone apps is rapidly growing. Given this technology's intimate relationship with the brain, a number of ethical dimensions...

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Published inAJOB neuroscience Vol. 10; no. 4; p. 152
Main Author Kreitmair, Karola V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 02.10.2019
Subjects
Biomedical Technology
Brain-Computer Interfaces - ethics
Codes of Ethics
Humans
Morals
Privacy
Technology - ethics
morality/ethics
neuroethics
neuromodulation
brain computer interfaces
neurotechnology
cognitive enhancement
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Summary:The direct-to-consumer (DTC) neurotechnology market, which includes some brain-computer interfaces, neurostimulation devices, virtual reality systems, wearables, and smartphone apps is rapidly growing. Given this technology's intimate relationship with the brain, a number of ethical dimensions must be addressed so that the technology can achieve the goal of contributing to human flourishing. This paper identifies , and as such dimensions. After an initial exploration of the relevant ethical foundations for DTC neurotechnologies, this paper lays out each dimension and uses examples to justify its inclusion.
ISSN:2150-7759
DOI:10.1080/21507740.2019.1665120