Spirit of Bonhomie - Day Ten
The rights of humans
Today is International Human Rights Day and in the spirit of bonhomie what is more important to inspire good cheer
Let’s explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and human rights:
Neurorights:
Neurorights refer to the ethical, legal, social, or natural principles related to a person’s cerebral and mental domain. These principles protect and preserve the human brain and mind.
They address the challenges arising from neurotechnologies, which allow access to mental states, verification of subjective reports, contesting introspective reports, and controlling decoded mental states.
While the concept of neurorights has gained prominence in public discourse, its academic presence remains relatively scarce
Dignity Neuroscience:
Dignity neuroscience proposes that universal human rights are rooted in human brain science.
It emphasizes domains of intrinsic human dignity, including:
Agency, Autonomy, and Self-Determination: The right to make choices and control one’s own life.
Freedom from Want: Protection from deprivation and basic needs.
Freedom from Fear: Security and safety.
Uniqueness: Acknowledging individuality.
Unconditionality: Rights apply universally, regardless of circumstances.
Research shows that upholding human rights is crucial for healthy brain development and overall well-being
Mapping Ethical and Legal Foundations:
Initiatives like dignity neuroscience aim to provide a common understanding of mental privacy, mental integrity, and cognitive liberty.
These foundations facilitate scholarly, legal, and policy discussions, ensuring that neurotechnologies respect human rights.
By integrating empirical findings from neuroscience, biological sciences, social sciences, and humanities, we strengthen cross-cultural consensus on universal rights.
The intersection of neuroscience and human rights opens new avenues for protecting mental well-being, privacy, and agency. It reminds us that our brains and minds deserve dignity and respect.
Remember, promoting human rights and neuroscience awareness is a collective effort. By fostering understanding and advocating for dignity, we contribute to a more compassionate and informed society. 🌟🧠🤝
So today what I would like to encourage you all to do is have voice.
Speak about what is important to you about mental privacy, integrity and cognitive liberty.
Switch off from all news sources, wherever you may find them.
Start a conversation with loved ones about how important personal agency is.
This is a huge day for me when invoking my inner bonhomie, let me know how it is for you.
To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity
