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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Human enhancement through neuroscientific means is advancing.
  • Neuroenhancement may lead to unintended personality alterations.
  • Individuals may endorse these altered selves due to the enhancement itself.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the autonomy of self-validation following neuroenhancement.
  • To address the philosophical question of whether self-validating neuroenhancement can be autonomous.
  • To fill a gap in the philosophical literature on human enhancement and autonomy.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis of autonomy in the context of neuroenhancement.
  • Examination of arguments against the autonomy of self-validating neuroenhancement.
  • Development of a conceptual framework for understanding self-validating autonomy.

Main Results:

  • The study identifies potential conflicts between neuroenhancement-induced self-endorsement and traditional notions of autonomy.
  • It explores various philosophical perspectives on how personality change impacts self-governance.
  • The core finding is that self-validating neuroenhancement can indeed be autonomous.

Conclusions:

  • Self-validating neuroenhancement does not necessarily undermine personal autonomy.
  • Philosophical considerations suggest that endorsement of enhancement-altered selves can be compatible with autonomous agency.
  • Further philosophical inquiry is warranted to refine the understanding of autonomy in the age of neuroenhancement.