The 21st century will not only see groundbreaking new discoveries about the brain, but will also witness the development of revolutionary new ‘neuro-technologies’: Intelligence enhancers, neuro-cosmetics, designer-feelings, memory facilitators and suppressors. Intervention in the brain – whether pharmacological, electronic, or surgical – could become an every-day event. These technologies, together with specific genetic modifications have unparalleled therapeutic potential, but there are also fears of misuse and manipulation. Taken together, the remarkable possibilities – many on the verge of becoming reality – give rise to a new image of man, one that calls into question concepts such as soul, rationality, morality, and responsibility. For all those interested in the future of our species, this book provides a thought-provoking glimpse of things to come.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-88858-1
- Editorial: Copernicus
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 170
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés