Ethical considerations for the use of brain-computer interfaces for cognitive enhancement. [PDF]
PLoS BiolBrain–computer interfaces (BCIs) enable direct communication between the brain and external computers, allowing processing of brain activity and the ability to control external devices.
Gordon EC, Gordon EC, Seth AK.
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The Downsides of Cognitive Enhancement [PDF]
The Neuroscientist, 2020 Cognitive enhancement is becoming progressively popular as a subject of scientific investigation and by the public, although possible adverse effects are not sufficiently understood.
L. Colzato, B. Hommel, C. Beste
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Sleep for cognitive enhancement [PDF]
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 2014 Sleep is essential for effective cognitive functioning. Loosing even a few hours of sleep can have detrimental effects on a wide variety of cognitive processes such as attention, language, reasoning, decision making, learning and memory.
Susanne eDiekelmann
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The Epistemology of Cognitive Enhancement. [PDF]
The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy: A Forum for Bioethics and Philosophy of Medicine, 2019 A common epistemological assumption in contemporary bioethics held by both proponents and critics of nontraditional forms of cognitive enhancement is that cognitive enhancement aims at the facilitation of the accumulation of human knowledge. This article
J. Carter, D. Pritchard
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Neuro-Nutrition and Exercise Synergy: Exploring the Bioengineering of Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Health Optimization [PDF]
BioengineeringThe interplay between nutrition, physical activity, and mental health has emerged as a frontier in bioengineering research, offering innovative pathways for enhancing cognitive function and psychological resilience.
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez +4 more
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Demand Coupling Drives Neurodegeneration: A Model of Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Cells, 2022 The societal burden of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other major forms of dementia continues to grow, and multiple pharmacological agents directed towards modifying the pathological “hallmarks” of AD have yielded disappointing results.
Josh Turknett, Thomas R. Wood
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Virtual Reality for Neurorehabilitation and Cognitive Enhancement
Brain Science, 2021 Our access to computer-generated worlds changes the way we feel, how we think, and how we solve problems. In this review, we explore the utility of different types of virtual reality, immersive or non-immersive, for providing controllable, safe ...
Danko D. Georgiev +4 more
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Cognitive Enhancement: Unanswered Questions About Human Psychology and Social Behavior
Science and Engineering Ethics, 2021 Stimulant drugs, transcranial magnetic stimulation, brain-computer interfaces, and even genetic modifications are all discussed as forms of potential cognitive enhancement.
E. Racine, S. Sattler, W. Boehlen
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Neurofeedback for cognitive enhancement and intervention and brain plasticity.
Revue neurologique (Paris), 2021 In recent years, neurofeedback has been used as a cognitive training tool to improve brain functions for clinical or recreational purposes. It is based on providing participants with feedback about their brain activity and training them to control it ...
C. Loriette, C. Ziane, S. Ben Hamed
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Stimulant Usage by Medical Students for Cognitive Enhancement: A Systematic Review
Cureus, 2021 Stimulants have been used throughout human history for a variety of reasons. High levels of stress and the demanding nature of medical school make their usage among medical students particularly common.
Noorine Plumber +5 more
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