The Ethical Problems of Brain Manipulation

The Ethical Problems of Brain Manipulation

Gaylin: The Institute has convened this conference to introduce the ethical and value issues into the technical discussions of psychosurgery and electrical brain stimulation. We would like to find out from those of you involved in these fields four kinds of information. First, what kinds of techniques of psychosurgery and electrical brain stimulation are now being employed, what are they used for, and how well do they work? Second, what techniques are on the...


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