Natural Sciences 191CNS59 - FYS-Neurosci & Demise/Humanity

Albert Einstein regretted his role in the creation of the atom bomb even though it was a huge step in science. He deplored the manner in which it was used and the damage it did to humans. Currently new technology is developed every day and within neuroscience, scientists are drawing closer in being able to decode how the brain functions. But what if this cutting edge technology gets used for evil and mind control? In this class we will look at the implications and ethics of neuroscience findings and their applications in the not-so-far-off future.

Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.