6th International Day of Conscience (ICDAY).
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The use of neurotechnology for the medical sector is strictly regulated.
As wearable devices begin to tap into our mental states, UN experts warn that without ethical safeguards, the right to freedom of thought could be the latest casualty of unchecked innovation . It seems like science fiction, or even magic: the ability to communicate, control a computer or move a robotic limb via the power of thought . However, it’s not only possible, it’s already transforming the lives of patients with severe disabilities. In 2024 , an audience at a UN conference in Geneva sat astounded as a young man in Portugal with “ locked in syndrome ” – a neurological disorder that left him unable to move any part of his body – was able to “speak” to them, using a brain-computer interface (BCI) that translated his thoughts into words, spoken in his voice, and answer their questions. This is a striking example of the growing field of neurotechnology , which holds out great hope for those living with disabilities and mental disorder such as Parkinson’s disease, epileps...
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