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Should we trust giant tech companies and entrepreneurs with reading our brains?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Laura Cabrera, PhD The search for a brain device capable of capturing recordings from thousands of neurons has been a primary goal of the government-sponsored BRAIN initiative. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera presents on neuroenhancement at Mexico City event

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

On May 17, Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera presented on “‘Neuroenhancement’ en países de habla hispana” on the panel “Neuroethics in Mexico: Considerations for development.” The panel part of the Academia Nacional Mexicana de Bioética conference series in Mexico … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera speaks at nutrition, enhancement conferences in April

Posted on May 4, 2018 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera recently spoke at the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual conference, held April 26-27 in Bay City, MI. Dr. Cabrera spoke on “Dietetics and Ethics: What is your Professional Role?” Her talk aimed … Continue reading →

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Should we improve our memory with direct brain stimulation?

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Laura Cabrera, PhD Should we be worried about the use of direct brain stimulation to improve memory? Well, it depends. If we think of people with treatment … Continue reading →

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“Where does responsibility lie if a person acts under the influence of their brain implant?”

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

Visit The Conversation to read “It’s not my fault, my brain implant made me do it,” a collaborative article from Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera and College of Law Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer Carter-Johnson. They combine their neuroethics and … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera presents at 10th annual International Neuroethics Society Meeting

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

On November 10-11, 2016, Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera attended the International Neuroethics Society (INS) Annual Meeting held in San Diego, California. This year the INS meeting celebrated the 10th anniversary of the society, and it was a day … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Dr. Cabrera on Human Enhancement, Communication and Values

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera was interviewed for episode #13 of the podcast “Algocracy and the Transhumanist Project,” created by John Danaher. Topics discussed include human enhancement, communication and values, and Dr. Cabrera’s book Rethinking Human Enhancement: Social Enhancement and … Continue reading →

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