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Joshua May, "Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science" (Oxford UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Neuromodulation and its Ethical Implications

The chapter discusses the concept of neuromodulation and its various interventions, such as brain surgery and stimulation, in altering behavior. It explores the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, raises ethical questions about its use in treating criminals or individuals with brain abnormalities, and considers the impact on a person's personality and agency.

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