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My Brain Implant Made Me Do It

03-Apr-2018

Key points from article :

Deep brain stimulation sends electric impulses to specific targets in the brain.

DBS may influence an individual’s behavior and perception of the world.

During DBS treatment for severe OCD one patient developed a distinct and entirely new music preference for Johnny Cash.

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

Historically, ethics have largely focused on the autonomous individual.

Potential for malicious interference of these implants by criminals.

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Brain Interface