With strong ethical standards designed for the technological breakthrough, South Africa can use it to enrich human life
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The advent of neurotechnologies introduces a paradigm shift in how we understand and interact with the human brain and what information we can extract from it, necessitating a re-evaluation of ethical standards distinct from general biomedical research. This is in accordance with South Africa’s constitutional vision of dignity, understood as individual autonomy and self-actualisation. The promise of neurotechnologies to overcome cognitive and physical neurological limitations to enhance quality of life presents an optimistic vista for human development — provided it is navigated with ethical foresight.
Maintaining individual agency in the era of neurotechnology is paramount. While these technologies offer an unprecedented ability to augment human decision-making, they also harbour unique possibilities for manipulation and must not undermine the individual’s control over their choices.
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