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Nita A. Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies.
Known for: The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
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The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
In this groundbreaking work, Nita A. Farahany explores the emerging field of neurotechnology and its profound implications for privacy, autonomy, and human rights. She examines how brain-monitoring devices and neurodata could transform workplaces, law enforcement, and personal life, urging society to safeguard cognitive liberty—the right to think freely and privately—in the face of rapid technological advances.
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Cognitive Liberty: The Right to Think Freely
In exploring cognitive liberty, I argue that the ability to think privately and independently must be considered a fundamental human right. Cognitive liberty means having the freedom to determine what enters our minds, what remains private, and how our mental processes are shaped. It is the right to...
From The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
The Ethics and Dangers of Brain Monitoring
Neurotechnology operates by capturing electrical signals generated by the brain—commonly through EEG, fNIRS, and other methods—and translating them into data streams that reflect mental states. These readings can indicate focus, fatigue, mood, and even subconscious reactions. At first glance, such c...
From The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology
About Nita A. Farahany
Nita A. Farahany is a professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She has served on national advisory committees and is recognized for her work on neuroscience and law.
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