Neuroethics Today

Neuroethics Today

By Neuroethics Today

It's time for Neuroethics to make today’s news. Katherine Bassil, an upcoming neuroscientist and neuroethics enthusiast, has always tried to advocate for bridging the fields of neuroscience and neuroethics together. The absence of similar enterprises from the community makes it even more difficult for Katherine to achieve her goal. Join Katherine on her mission to show that being a neuroscientist and Neuroethics advocate, is the way for responsible brain innovation. The Neuroethics Today Podcast brings you interviews with experts in the field, where Neuroethics will question the science.

06/04/26

The what and why of psychedelics research - Godfrey Pearlson

In the first episode of Season 5 on the Neuroethics of Psychedelics, we speak with Godfrey Pearlson about the science of psychedelics, what these substances are, and why they have become an important focus of research and clinical interest. ProfessorRead more

05/14/26

Teaser: Neuroethics of Psychedelics | Coming Soon

Season 5 of Neuroethics Today dives into the psychedelic frontier, where brain science, medicine, ethics, and society meet in transformative ways. Hosted by Dr. Lavinia Carmen Uscatescu, this powerful new season brings together leading voices to unpaRead more

11/27/24

The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology - Nita Farahany

Do we need to protect ourselves from brain tracking and hacking? Do we need a right for cognitive liberty? In her groundbreaking new book, Professor Nita Farahany explores the profound ethical and legal challenges posed by emerging neurotechnologiesRead more

08/28/24

Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science - Joshua May

His new book covers a wide range of ethical discussions in the fields of neuroscience and neuroethics including questions such as ""Is free will an illusion?" and "Is addiction a brain disease?". Joshua May writes in a lively and accessible manner, aRead more

05/06/24

Conviction: The Making and Unmaking of the Violent Brain - Oliver Rollins

Can neuroscience research measure violence in the brain? His new book highlights some ethical dilemmas of neuroscience research on violence. As a Black man, Dr. Oliver Rollins warns that such research could potentially lead to (racial) profiling, escRead more

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