Neuroethics

Neuroethics Bibliography

Post Date: 11/02/2011
Author: 
CBHD Research Staff

 

The following sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's position or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

 

Neuroethics Bibliography -- Articles

Post Date: 04/28/2009
Author: 
CBHD Research Staff

The following sources do not necessarily reflect the Center's position or values. These sources, however, are excellent resources for familiarizing oneself with the all sides of the issue.

General Articles

 

Does Alien Hand Syndrome Refute Free Will?

Post Date: 12/15/2010
Author: 
William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA, FAAN

 

Neuroscience opens many fascinating windows into human nature. In the quest to understand human consciousness, volition, and intentionality, there is much to learn from studying even the brain’s flaws and failures. 


Length: 15:31
 

The Slippery Slope of Normality: Lessons from Neuroethics (Part 2)

Post Date: 09/03/2010
Author: 
William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA, FAAN

 

Part 1

This lecture was originally delivered as a combined institute session during our 2009 preconference institutes. In this part of the lecture Dr. Cheshire explores the nature of slippery slope arguments, the meaning of normality, developments in cognitive enhancement, and arguments in favor of neuroenhancement.


Length: 31:40
 

The Slippery Slope of Normality: Lessons from Neuroethics (Part 1)

Post Date: 08/27/2010
Author: 
William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA, FAAN

 

Part 2

This lecture was originally delivered as a combined institute session during our 2009 preconference institutes. In this part of the lecture Dr. Cheshire explores the nature of slippery slope arguments, the meaning of normality, developments in cognitive enhancement, and arguments in favor of neuroenhancement.


Length: 33:18
 

Grey Matters: Just Enhancement

Post Date: 07/02/2010
Author: 
William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA, FAAN

As the United States considers how best to restrain the growth of healthcare costs while ensuring quality and access, the potential economic impact of proposals for enhancement medicine should not be overlooked. This essay makes the case that the practice of neuroenhancement, if it were to become widespread, would infringe upon the ethical principle of distributive justice.


Length: 14:09
 

Facebook and the Fusiform Gyrus : A Neurologic Perspective on Social Online Networking for the Cultivation of Global Bioethics

Post Date: 12/17/2009
Author: 
William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA, FAAN

2009 Parallel Paper Presentation, Global Bioethics: Emerging Challenges Facing Human Dignity.


Length: 23:54
 

Grey Matters: Accelerated Thought in the Fast Lane

Post Date: 08/28/2009
Author: 
William P. Cheshire, Jr., MD, MA, FAAN

The quest for speed has increasingly driven the course of progress. The history of technology records remarkable innovations to advance the cause of speed in communication and travel in particular. Emerging neuropharmaceutical technologies now introduce the prospect of accelerating the speed of thought.


Length: 13:50