Brave New Neuro-World: The Future of the Human Brain - Intervention, Explanation, Ethics

The 21st century will not only see groundbreaking new discoveries about the brain, but will also witness the development of revolutionary new neuro-technologies: Intelligence enhancers, neuro-cosmetics, designer-feelings, memory facilitators and suppressors. Intervention in the brain whether pharmacological, electronic, or surgical could become an every-day event. These technologies, together with specific genetic modifications have unparalleled therapeutic potential, but there are also fears of misuse and manipulation. Taken together, the remarkable possibilities many on the verge of becoming reality give rise to a new image of man, one that calls into question concepts such as soul, rationality, morality, and responsibility. For all those interested in the future of our species, this book provides a thought-provoking glimpse of things to come.