Neuroethics Today

During Episode 2 of Season 2, we decided to discuss one of the most relevant topic in neuroscience and neuroethics: Science Communication. Katherine Bassil - founder and host - together with Dr. Andrew Neff - creator of Neuroscience from Underground - discuss the importance of science communication, its challenges and pitfalls. We covered questions such as: What are the faux-pas of researchers, jo...

We are launching our podcast mini-series #TIPsyThursday* to discuss the 'Morality Pill'.  Host Katherine, together with co-hosts Mariel and Susan have an open discussion about what is a 'Morality Pill', what "issues" can be associated with this pill, who should consider taking it, should it be given as 'treatment', and much more questions raised. Key takeaways: 1. Morality is not located in O...

With the launch of Season 2, we are taking you back to the roots (or shall we say, to the bottom of the ocean). Katherine Bassil - founder and host - together with episode 1 co-hosts Mariel Kalkach and Susan Kravitz discuss what is Neuroethics and why YOU should care! Have you ever wondered about the relationship between Neuroethics and the ocean ? Were you ever skeptical about your involvement in...

During episode 13, Katherine Bassil shares 12 neuroethics lessons from 12 neuroethics discussions that took place on season 1 of the Neuroethics Police podcast.  Katherine also answers questions from the audience and finishes off by announcing the winner of the Instagram #neuroethicsmeme Giveaway! Find out more details on episode 13 - the final episode of season 1 - of the Neuroethics Police...

Laurens Landeweerd joins host Katherine Bassil in discussion on the ethical implications of human and cognitive enhancement, a topic that has been buzzing on all media platforms for the last couple of years. In the first part of this episode, Laurens answers questions on lifespan extension and living "forever" from a philosophical point of view. In the second part, he shares with us his insights o...

Yasin Temel joins host Katherine Bassil in discussion on the ethical implications of deep brain stimulation (or DBS), a neurotechnology that has been the number one therapeutic strategy for brain disorders like Parkinson's disease. In the first part of this episode, Yasin elaborates on what is DBS and how is it being used in the clinics nowadays. In the second part, he shares with us how patients...

Andrea Lavazza joins host Katherine Bassil in discussion on the ethical implications of cerebral or brain organoids, a technology that has been developing with high speed ever since its conception. In the first part of this episode, Andrea elaborates on the thought experiment of the philosopher Hilary Putnam on "brains in a vat" and explains why brain organoids carry ethical implications, str...

Marcello Ienca joins host Katherine Bassil in discussion on the implementation of new “neuro” human rights with newly emerging neurotechnologies. In the first part of this episode, Marcello explains why our societies are in need of new human rights in a day where we are witnessing a neurotechnology revolution. In the second part, we discuss in detail the implications of emerging neurotechnolo...

Saskia Valk joins host Katherine Bassil in discussion on science communication through ART. In the first part of this episode, Saskia takes us into her world of interdisciplinary art, where she works along with philosophers, scientists and other stakeholders in training upcoming artists to bridge the fields of science, technology and other societal issues. In the second part, we discuss the involv...

Prof. dr. David Roef & Dr. Antonia Waltermann join host Katherine Bassil in discussion on neurolaw. In the first part of this episode, we discuss the involvement of neuroscience in the courtroom. In the second part, we delve into philosophical concepts such as free-will and neuroscience. Finally, we discuss how neuroscientific findings can be used to reshape current policies, focusing on crimi...

Dr. Matthew L. Baum joins Sophie Okolo and host Katherine Bassil in discussion on the neuroethics of biomarkers. Focusing on major concepts discussed in his book "The Neuroethics of Biomarkers", Matthew explains the motive behind it all. From discussing pre-disorders, limitations in current diagnostic manuals and the concept of moral responsibility, this episode highlights the implications of biom...

Neuroscience PhD candidates Clara Snijders, Jackson Boonstra, Megan Sieg and Masters student Ieva Gembutaite joined the Neuroethics Police in an open discussion. In this episode, several ethical and societal implications were discussed concerning  recent neuroscience research, including keeping pig brains "alive", human brain organoids, brain-computer interfaces (or BCI), artificial intellige...

Assistant Professor Dorothee Horstkötter discusses the neuroethics of forensic psychology and psychiatry focusing on her previous experience with juvenile delinquents in the Netherlands. With a background in practical philosophy and applied bioethics, Dr. Dorothee highlights the problematic implications of forensic psychology and psychiatry. She also provides a critical perspective on introducing...

Associate Professor Daniël van den Hove discusses the neuroethics of biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease and Depression, accompanied by a short trip into the future.

Why Neuroethics Today? Who is the host? Learn more about the motive behind this podcast, and what to expect.

Professor Jos Prickaerts discusses his relationship with neuroethics including the challenges he encouters as a scientist, and the importance of neuroethics training.