Skip the Trip? Five Arguments on the Use of Nonhallucinogenic Psychedelics in Psychiatry
Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics October 1, 2022 Andrew Peterson, D. Sisti 11 citations
The authors argue that the concept of personal identity is central to ethical debates about emerging neurotechnologies, such as deep brain stimulation and memory modification. They contend that these technologies can alter traits and memories in ways that raise concerns about continuity of self. The paper examines philosophical accounts of personal identity and applies them to clinical and research contexts, suggesting that ethical evaluation must consider how interventions affect a person's narrative identity. The authors conclude that a nuanced understanding of identity is necessary for responsible development and use of neurotechnologies.