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Mirko Farina¹, Andrea Lavazza²

¹Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Innopolis University, Innopolis, Russia.

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Summary

Recent advancements in non-invasive brain stimulation offer new ways to modulate memories, potentially treating conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, this technology raises significant ethical, societal, and legal questions regarding memory manipulation and enhancement.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Neuroethics

Background:

Memory research has historically focused on improvement or counteracting decay from neurodegenerative diseases.
Recent scientific efforts are exploring memory erasure and modulation techniques.
Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) emerges as a promising tool for memory modulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the ethical, social, and legal implications of memory modulation techniques, particularly those using non-invasive brain stimulation.
To differentiate between therapeutic interventions for disorders like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and cognitive enhancement in healthy individuals.
To provide considerations for the future regulation and societal implementation of memory manipulation technologies.

Main Methods:

Review and ethical analysis of emerging memory modulation techniques.
Discussion of the application of non-invasive brain stimulation for memory intervention.
Examination of societal and legal concerns related to memory manipulation.

Main Results:

Non-invasive brain stimulation presents a novel approach for memory modulation with therapeutic potential for disorders such as PTSD.
Significant ethical challenges exist, particularly in distinguishing therapeutic use from enhancement of cognitive functions in healthy individuals.
Societal and legal frameworks need to be developed to address the implications of memory manipulation.

Conclusions:

The application of memory modulation techniques, especially via non-invasive brain stimulation, necessitates careful ethical consideration.
Clear guidelines are required to govern the use of these technologies, balancing therapeutic benefits against potential misuse.
Addressing the societal and legal ramifications is crucial for the responsible integration of memory manipulation into society.