Peering into the mind: Thought police or crime prevention?

Imagine a world where a simple brain scan could predict future criminal behaviour. While the potential benefits of preventing crime are undeniable, the ethical and…

Neurotechnology and human rights in Chile: the Australian implications

Last month the Chilean Supreme Court handed down a historic judgment with respect to neurotechnology and human rights, which addresses the increasingly important issue of…

Should lawyers care about neurotechnology?

Whilst the efforts of Elon Musk’s company Neuralink to connect human brains to computers have been well publicised, it’s less well known that Synchron and…

What is neurotechnology and why are lawyers getting involved?

A series of developments in the field of neurotechnology holds wonderful potential, but also brings challenges for lawyers and might even threaten our capacity to…

Advancements in neurotechnology and what it means for lawyers

Recent developments in neurotechnology and potential legal implications.

Neurotechnology and its implications for the legal profession

Dr Allan McCay discusses recent developments.