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Bioethics

A subject plays a computer game as part of a neural security experiment at the University of Washington.

Engineers and Ethicists Must Work Together on Brain-Computer Interface Technology

BCI devices that read minds and act on intentions can change lives for the better. But they could also be put to nefarious use in the not-too-distant future. Now's the time to think about risks.
By Eran Klein and Katherine Pratt
Thomas Manning, who received the first successful penis transplant in the U.S. last week.

‘Life Changing’ Penis Transplants Are the New Frontier in Medicine

But there are still many risks and ethical questions involved with these procedures.
By John Bonazzo
Who owns your thoughts? And other important questions raised by technology.

Is It Time for a Presidential Technoethics Commission?

Who owns your thoughts? And other important questions raised by technology.
By Daniel N. Rockmore

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