A confluence of factors makes this the perfect time to ask questions about how neurotechnologies that influence behavior, moral cognition and religious experiences should be used in the future. People on the Christian Right are embroiled in a debate about whether to accept scientific evidence for a biological basis for sexual orientation, and if they do, whether parents should “fix” their gay children in utero. Psychologists and economists are researching the genetic, life course and environmental factors that influence well-being, yielding findings such as cosmetic surgery being as strong a contributor to happiness as religious participation. Bioethics have created the subgenre of neuroethics to examine brain fingerprinting, memory modification and other neurotechnologies.
Devices are being tested to measure empathy and vulnerability to temptation. Resistance is growing internationally to the disastrous policies of “warring” on psychoactive drugs, and in the process on cognitive liberty itself. Neurophilosophers are arguing for a thorough grounding of philosophy in neurology and evolutionary psychology. People of faith are increasingly entering into dialogue with human enhancement advocates about the theological significance of the transhumanist project.
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Posted by
Noel Ahedo on 09/15 at 03:17 PM
I am interested in this subject and am currently working on a book called “Neosapien”. A book on the consciousness of the New Human.
Noel
Posted by
anonymous on 01/12 at 02:53 PM
I found the perfect image for the Cyborg Buddha Project!
Mondolithic Studios’ ‘‘Zen Gamer’’ for Wired Magazine at http://mondolithic.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=625
Posted by
cyberzenbuddhism on 07/11 at 12:27 PM
cyber zen buddhismus have some solution for this, you cant stop the revolution of mankind
Posted by
Danilo Olbina on 03/14 at 01:11 PM
Namo Amituofo
I study the role of consciousness in shaping reality and how altered states of consciousness lead to the alteration of reality. I have been a psychedelic conoseur, yogi, religious philosopher and survivor of madness for quite some time. I have studied Carlos Castaneda, Northrup Frye, Joseph Campbell, as well being guided by the Councel of Light, the Hruma Collective, and recently had the privelege of meeting a CB. I have partial University training in Religion and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. If my website can be of use to you, enjoy.
Kind Regards,
Danilo
www.nahweimbwisk.net
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