Neurotechnology in National Security and Defense by Giordano, James;

Short description:

Research and applications of neurotechnology are expanding at a rapid pace, and are fostering. public concerns and debate about the ethical issues generated by such research and use. This second volume in the Advances in Neurotechnology series specifically addresses the neuroethical, legal, and social issues arising from the use of neurotechnology in national security and defense. Presenting an integrative perspective, leading international experts lay the scientific groundwork and establish the premises necessary to appreciate the ethical aspects of neurotechnology in national security and defense.

Long description:

Neurotechnology in National Security and Defense: Practical Considerations, Neuroethical Concerns is the second volume in the Advances in Neurotechnology series. It specifically addresses the neuroethical, legal, and social issues arising from the use of neurotechnology in national security and defense agendas and applications. Of particular concern are the use of various neurotechnologies in military and intelligence operations training, acquisition of neurobiological and cognitive data for intelligence and security, military medical operations, warfighter performance augmentation, and weaponization of neuroscience and neurotechnology. The contributors discuss the neuroethical questions and problems that these applications generate as well as potential solutions that may be required and developed.

The book examines how developments in neurotechnology in national security and defense agendas are impacted by and affect ethical values and constructs, legal considerations, and overall conduct of the social sphere. Presenting an integrative perspective, leading international experts lay the scientific groundwork and establish the premises necessary to appreciate the ethical aspects of neurotechnology in national security and defense.

It is not a question of "if" neurotechnology will be used in such ways, but when, how, and to what extent. Therefore, it is imperative to foster a deeper understanding of neurotechnology, the problems and debates arising from its use in national security and defense, and how such issues can and should be addressed. In doing so, we can guide and govern the use of these innovative neurotechnologies in ways that uphold ethical accountability.

Table of Contents:

Neurotechnology, Global Relations, and National Security: Shifting Contexts and Neuroethical Demands. Transitioning Brain Research: From Bench to Battlefield. Neural Systems in Intelligence and Training Applications. Neurocognitive Engineering for Systems’ Development. Neural Mechanisms as Putative Targets for Warfighter Resilience and Optimal Performance. Neurotechnology and Operational Medicine. "NEURINT" and Neuroweapons: Neurotechnologies in National Intelligence and Defense. Brain Brinksmanship: Devising Neuroweapons Looking at Battlespace, Doctrine, and Strategy. Issues of Law Raised by Developments and Use of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology in National Security and Defense. Neuroscience, National Security, and the Reverse Dual-Use Dilemma. Neuroskepticism: Rethinking the Ethics of Neuroscience and National Security. Prison Camp or "Prison Clinic?": Biopolitics, Neuroethics, and National Security. Between Neuroskepticism and Neurogullibility: The Key Role of Neuroethics in the Regulation and Mitigation of Neurotechnology in National Security and Defense. Why Neuroscientists Should Take the Pledge: A Collective Approach to the Misuse of Neuroscience. Military Neuroenhancement and Risk Assessment. Can (and Should) We Regulate Neurosecurity?: Lessons from History. Engaging Neuroethical Issues Generated by the Use of Neurotechnology in National Security and Defense: Toward Process, Methods, and Paradigm. Postscript: A Neuroscience and National Security Normative Framework for the Twenty-First Century. Index.