Posts Tagged ‘human-rights’
Researchers propose four “neurorights” to harness neurotechnology for good: cognitive liberty, mental privacy, mental integrity, and psychological continuity
— A new category of human rights: neurorights (BioMed Central): “Neuroscience provides us with an insight into the mental processes underpinning human behavior: thanks to rapid advances in neurotechnology it is possible to record, monitor, decode and modulate the neural correlates of mental processes with ever more accuracy. In this rapidly evolving technological scenario
Read MoreTravel and Engagement as Good Brain Exercise
Neuroplasticity is defined as “the ability of the brain to rewire itself through experience”. We typically summarize a lot of brain research by encouraging SharpBrains readers is to seek for novelty, variety and challenge, as guidelines for “brain exercise” that will help build new connections in the brain, force one to be mindful and pay…
Read MoreAwards and events this week: MindFit, Posit Science, Serious Games, Baby Boomers, Aging
Very interesting week: Awards: 1) MindFit ‘Brain Gym’ Software Receives 2007 Award Business and Aging Award by the American Society on Aging (ASA). “Most people neglect to exercise their brains as much as they should. MindFit was created specifically for baby boomers and seniors as a fitness center for their minds,” said Prof. Shlomo Breznitz, Ph.D.,…
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