Misuse Made Plain: Evaluating Concerns about Neuroscience in National Security
Publication Date
4-1-2010
Document Type
Article
Organizational Units
Sturm College of Law
Keywords
Scientific validity, Scientific reliability, Neuroscientific technology, National security
Abstract
We agree with Marks's (2010) core assertion that science should not be misused for national security ends. We are still left, however, with the big question: What counts as “misuse”? In this open peer commentary, we categorize the possible “neuroscience in national security” definitions of misuse and identify which, if any, are uniquely presented by advances in neuroscience. Ultimately, we conclude that while national security is often a politicized issue, assessing the state of scientific progress should not be.
Recommended Citation
Kelly Lowenberg, et al., Misuse Made Plain: Evaluating Concerns about Neuroscience in National Security, 1 Am. J. Bioethics Neuroscience 15 (2010).