Focus on the Ethics of neurotechnology.
Neurotechnology , a rapidly growing field focused on understanding and interacting with the brain, has transformed medicine through innovations like brain stimulation and neuroimaging. It has greatly advanced treatment for neurological disorders and is expanding into new areas beyond healthcare. However, UNESCO highlights tha t neurotechnology also raises serious ethical concerns — especially as it can access and manipulate brain activity, revealing personal information about identity, emotions, and thoughts. When combined with artificial intelligence, it poses risks to human dignity, autonomy, and mental privacy. To address this, UNESCO promotes international reflection and the development of ethical regulations to ensure neurotechnology serves humanity responsibly. Challenges of neurotechnology Key data Did you know? 1 in 8 people worldwide live with a mental or neurological disorder 700% increase of investments in neurotech companies from 2014 to 2021 making the overall inves...
