Challenge and Ethical Concerns in Brain-Computer Interface Application | Chapter 6 | Contemporary Perspective on Science, Technology and Research Vol. 7

Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are commonly used in Neurological Rehabilitation, epilepsy management, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and similar diseases. BCI can improve the communication skills of people affected by these diseases. They can be used to improve learning, work, or overall mental performance by measuring attention and stress levels, using this information. Individuals with spasms or loss of muscle control can carry out various tasks by communicating their thoughts via a computer. BCI technology can help the sick move by recording brain signals, using signals.
 
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that occurs because of the death or damage of brain cells. This disease often causes difficulties in movement control and coordination. BCI technology can be used to improve the quality of life of Parkinson's patients and manage some of their symptoms.
 
Among all concerns discussed in the literature, the most frequently discussed topics include the safety of BCI devices and the associated risk/benefit balance for the BCI user. The security of devices to which BCI is connected may be exposed to the intervention of malicious individuals or groups. Threats such as attacks via brain-computer interfaces or information theft could be involved. BCI can change the dynamics of communication and interaction between people. Such changes can lead to ethical concerns about how to adapt to social and cultural norms and adapt to these changes.
 
This study will try to review the risk/benefit balance and possible ethical issues of this technology, which provides a powerful challenge, especially in the treatment of neurological diseases.

Author(s) Details:

Kadircan H. Keskinbora,
School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey.

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A Challenge to African Christianity: Human Dignity Stance of Umunna Solidarity in Igbo Traditional Society | Chapter 13 | Current Approaches in Science and Technology Research Vol. 1

 Respect for human dignity is the pivot of social justice. The pre-colonial Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria had already established what comprises the foundation of a peaceful society before the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was published in 1948. They imbued the umunna solidarity with human dignity norms. Umunna is a group of brothers who were born into an androgynous linage. Individuals are forgotten as individuals outside of the community in this social setup, resulting in the famous cliché, "umunna is power." This social arrangement safeguards the environment. prevents people from being dehumanized. The monarch and the subjects alike, everyone who belongs to the umunna receives the same treatment here. Human rights and dignity become collective property in this situation. The contact and engagement of Igbo people with Western Christianity, however, has resulted in the loss of this immaculate social order. Individualism has resulted in the vitiation of human rights and dignity of humans as a result of the overwhelming repercussions. As a result, following a comprehensive examination of the entire landscape, this article concludes that Christianity, Despite its historical association with the Igbo people, it has yet to establish a deep root and, as a result, should not be consulted on critical issues concerning Igbo life and existence. As a result, it proposes African Christianity as a primary method for Christianity to become relevant in Africa and among Africans, with other traditional ideals of human dignity, community living, and social solidarity of the Igbo umunna. African Christianity must meet the problem of maintaining a high level of objectivity in its members' religious practices.

Author (s) Details

Clement I. Osunwokeh
Department of Philosophy and Religion, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

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