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Summary and discussion about Neuroscience and Cognitive Enhancement
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The double-edged sword of cognitive enhancement:
exploring the potential and challenges of neuroscience
•a multifaceted
examination of the technologies that enable direct interaction with neural
processes
• certain drugs can alter neurochemistry to improve concentration,
alertness, and mood
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Beyond Nature: The Future or Paradox of Neuroscience Enhancement
• Gifts of Nature and Human Tampering
• Cognitive Liberty and Social Stratification
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Summary and discussion about Biotechnology and
Genetic Engineering
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Future Visions and Ethical Dilemmas of
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
• The Power of Genetic Modification
• Ethical Boundaries and Implications
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Navigating the Ethical Maze of Genetic
Enhancement: Promise and Peril
• The Promises of Precision Medicine
• Genetic Engineering and the Human Identity
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