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Intervention in the Brain: Politics, Policy, and Ethics
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-22, 00:39 authored by Giselsson, KThis book begins well. Blank first gives, for the benefit of lay readers and those unfamiliar with the area of neuroscience, a brief but informative description of the structure and workings of the brain itself. He then goes on to offer an overview of the current state of brain intervention ranging from direct brain intervention (electroconvulsive therapy, electronic and magnetic stimulation, psychosurgery and neural implants), psychotropic drugs, the use of virtual reality, nootropics and neurogenetics. Blank offers a concise summary and evaluation of each of these methods, outlining both potential benefits and risks. He makes the important point that most of these methods, however, do not present a cure, but rather are aimed at altering behaviour, raising the important question as the ethics of behavioural control for social convenience – particularly in relation to the vulnerable, such as the management of children with ADHD.
History
Publication title
NeuroethicsVolume
7Pagination
247-249ISSN
1874-5490Department/School
School of HumanitiesPublisher
Springer NetherlandsPlace of publication
NetherlandsRepository Status
- Restricted