Neurotechnology
Analysis of brain-computer interfaces, neural data governance, and cognitive liberty frameworks.
Research Overview
Our neurotechnology research examines the governance challenges posed by emerging brain-computer interfaces and neural technologies. We focus on developing frameworks for neural data protection, cognitive liberty, and equitable access to neurotechnology benefits while mitigating risks of manipulation and privacy violations.
This research stream connects technical understanding of neural interfaces with legal, ethical, and social considerations to develop governance approaches that protect human autonomy while enabling beneficial applications in healthcare, accessibility, and human augmentation.
Key Research Areas
Neural Data Governance
Developing frameworks for the ethical collection, storage, and use of neural data, with emphasis on privacy protection and informed consent mechanisms.
Cognitive Liberty Frameworks
Examining legal and ethical frameworks to protect mental privacy, cognitive autonomy, and freedom from unwanted neural manipulation.
Therapeutic Applications
Analyzing governance approaches for medical neurotechnology applications, including accessibility, mental health treatments, and neurological disorder interventions.
Neural Security Standards
Developing technical standards and security protocols to protect neural interfaces from unauthorized access, manipulation, or data extraction.
Upcoming Research Projects
Neural Data Rights Framework
2025-2026Developing a comprehensive framework for neural data rights that balances innovation with protection of cognitive liberty and mental privacy.
Neurorights Global Survey
2025-2026Conducting a global survey of emerging neurorights legislation and regulatory approaches, identifying best practices and governance gaps.
Focus Areas
Research Details
Established
2025
Desired Publications
Neurorights Principles: A Governance Framework
Comprehensive principles for protecting cognitive liberty and neural data rights in the age of brain-computer interfaces.
Neural Data Protection Standards
Technical and governance standards for securing neural data across collection, storage, and use cases.
Get Involved
We welcome collaboration with researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations working on neurotechnology governance.
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