Abstract

MATSHABANE, Olivia P et al. Advancing neuroethics in Africa. S. Afr. j. sci. [online]. 2024, vol.120, n.5-6, pp.1-3. ISSN 1996-7489.  https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2024/18180.

SIGNIFICANCE: Neuroscientific technologies to assess, monitor and influence brain activity offer tremendous potential in the prevention and treatment of neurological and mental illnesses. However, these innovations, and their pursuit, also raise serious ethical questions. Neuroethics is a field that explores the ethical, legal, societal, philosophical, and cultural implications of neuroscience and related neurotechnologies. Many of these considerations have distinct cultural and contextual dimensions. Along with the advancement of neuroscience research in Africa, it is therefore critical to advance neuroethics as an integral component of neuroscience research on the continent.

Keywords : neuroscience; neurotechnology; neuroethics; Africa.

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