Policy, Identity, and Neurotechnology: The Neuroethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces (Advances in Neuroethics)

By Veljko Dubljević, Allen Coin
In this volume the authors explore the landscape of thought on the ethical and policy implications of Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology. BCI technology is a promising and rapidly advancing research area. Recent developments in the technology, based on animal and human studies, allow for the restoration and potential augmentation of faculties of perception and physical movement, and even the transfer of information between brains. Brain activity can be interpreted through both invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices, allowing for novel, therapeutic solutions for individuals with disabilities and for other non-medical applications. However, a number of ethical and policy issues have been identified from the use of BCI technology, with the potential for near-future advancements in the technology to raise unique new ethical and policy questions that society has never grappled with before.

Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology is an exhilarating and swiftly progressing research area. It unlocks the potential for the restoration and enhancement of faculties of perception and physical movement, and even the transfer of information between brains. The technology interprets brain activity through the use of invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices, creating a new era of healing solutions for people with disabilities and for other non-medical applications.

However, numerous ethical and policy concerns have been raised as the use of BCI technology advances. As we look forward to the potential advancements that the future holds for the technology, new ethical and policy questions that society has never before faced could emerge. These issues are explored in a new book by Veljko Dubljević and Allen Coin, titled “Brain Computer Interface Technology: Ethical and Policy Implications.”

The volume is split into three sections. The first part offers an overview of the past, present, and potential future of BCI technology. Part two delves into the philosophical and ethical concerns of the technology, while the third part explains the legal and policy implications.

The authors of “Brain Computer Interface Technology: Ethical and Policy Implications” bring together diverse voices from academia, the commercial sphere, and other backgrounds to form a rich and detailed picture of the field of BCI ethics. For neuroscientists, engineers, and medical professionals who are striving to gain a better understanding of the ethical and policy implications of their work, this book provides valuable insights. The book can also serve as an introductory textbook for those exploring the neuroethics of BCI.

With a digital ebook edition that lasts for 289 pages, the first edition of the book is available from Springer and will be released on April 27, 2023. The language of the book is English, and its ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 numbers are 3031268008 and 978-3031268007, respectively.

Overall, “Brain Computer Interface Technology: Ethical and Policy Implications” is a must-read for those who are keen to explore the potential of BCI technology. The ethical concerns and policy implications that the book discusses are fascinating and can help readers gain a clearer understanding of the benefits and risks of the field.

Many readers who are professionally or personally interested in BCI technology may, after reading this book, want to explore the areas of the field that best align with their interests. The authors make a call to action for those who are interested in the ethics and policy implications of BCI technology to engage with the issues, for the betterment of society. This sense of urgency is so contagious that it can make readers curious about the technology and driven to become involved in the field.

In conclusion, “Brain Computer Interface Technology: Ethical and Policy Implications” is a well-crafted and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical and policy issues surrounding BCI technology. The book is ideal for people who want to gain a deeper understanding of current and potential ethical and policy issues. So, go ahead, and order your copy today!

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (April 27, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3031268008
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031268007