Neurorights: A New Legal and Ethical Frontier
Keywords:
Neuroprosthesis, Human Rights, Neurotechnology, Psychological Integrity, Brain Privacy, Neuroethics, NeurorightsAbstract
Rapid advances in neurotechnology pose significant ethical and legal challenges related to privacy and mental integrity. In response, the field of "neurorights" has emerged to regulate the impact of these emerging technologies. This article analyzes the origin of the neurorights concept and its development as a new field of applied law and ethics. It explores the philosophical implications and risks to personal autonomy posed by controversial uses of techniques such as brain monitoring. It also examines current regulatory debates, focusing on the pioneering case of Chile. It concludes by highlighting the need for new legal frameworks and ethical commitments to guarantee respect for mental privacy and other fundamental human rights.
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