Neurotechnology and Ethics: Reflections on Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Keywords:
Brain-computer interface technology, Emotion, Experience, PerceptionAbstract
This paper examines the influence and intervention of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology on the human mind, analyzing its advantages and disadvantages while offering corresponding suggestions and reflections. BCI technology establishes a connection between the human brain and electronic devices, enabling individuals to control machines or receive feedback from them through thought. The discussion highlights the positive impacts of BCI technology, including its potential to enhance individual well-being and improve psychological states. It also addresses possible risks and challenges, such as dependency, manipulation, and the alienation of the mind, and proposes mitigation strategies.
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