Brain-sensing technology is rapidly advancing, raising concerns about the protection of mental privacy. In a recent TED Radio Hour segment, lawyer and AI ethicist Nita Farahany highlighted the potential exploitation of private thoughts and emotions for profit in the absence of adequate safeguards.

Nita Farahany, the Robinson O. Everett Professor of Law and Philosophy at Duke University, and founding director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, emphasized the need for a new international human right called cognitive liberty. Farahany’s extensive background includes serving as a commissioner on the US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues and being an elected member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Law Institute.

Her advocacy for securing the right to self-determination over our brains and mental experiences is outlined in her latest book, ‘The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology.’ The book delves into the promises and perils of the neurotechnology revolution, offering a framework for safeguarding cognitive freedom.

The segment, produced by Rachel Faulkner White and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour and Manoush Zomorodi, underscores the critical dialogue surrounding the ethical implications of neurotechnology.

Manoush Zomorodi, the host of TED Radio Hour, is a journalist, podcaster, and media entrepreneur known for her investigative work on the transformative impact of technology and business on humanity.

As brain-sensing technology continues to evolve, the conversation around cognitive liberty and mental privacy becomes increasingly pertinent. Stay connected with us on social media for more thought-provoking discussions.