Neurotechnology (NT) comprises various invasive and non-invasive methods, systems and devices to connect directly to and monitor and/or modulate the human brain and nervous system. These technologies have far-reaching implications across society, and are particularly poised to define, change, predict and control human abilities and impact individual rights. This interdisciplinary course explores the convergence of neurotechnology, human rights, and legal frameworks in the case of neurotechnological interventions. Students will examine theoretical frameworks, practical applications, ethical implications, and legal considerations of neurotechnology. The course integrates neuroscience and neuroethics concepts, signal processing techniques, machine learning applications, comprehensive human rights analysis, evolving legal framework developments, and comparative domestic regulation and existing international frameworks. More generally, the course will bring a number of diverse fields of law such as a rapidly moving ecosystem of commercial brain data usage, privacy law, disability rights, and international regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies into a conversation.
Method of Evaluation: Participatory assignments and activities 40%; final research paper 60%