“Most of us, most of the time, are neither innately moral, nor immoral, but amoral. Our moral compass will largely depend on our personal and political circumstances as well as our perceived emotional self-interest.” Human NatureMoralityNeuroscienceEgoism Author:Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan
“Human nature makes us perpetually dissatisfied with our present condition. We want to improve the most important thing in our lives: ourselves. Our very neurochemical composition makes us want to perfect ourselves.” Human NatureNeuroscienceHuman Enhancement Technologies Author:Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan
“Without strict regulations, brain implants and other forms of human enhancement can lead us into a dystopian world. Brain implants may threaten our dignity and authenticity, and change what it means to be human.” HumanityBrainDignityNeuroscienceHuman Enhancement Technologies Author:Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan
“The prefrontal cortex, which hosts the ‘logical’ part of the brain, comes second in the process of reading the news. We are vulnerable to manipulation by those who appeal to our emotions with the intent to pursue their own agendas.” EmotionsNeuroscienceFake NewsDisinformation Author:Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan
“The idea of cold, unbiased, ‘mathematical’ rationality, while long celebrated in many schools of philosophy, is not backed by neuroscience.” PhilosophyEmotionsRationalityNeuroscience Author:Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan