Hastings Center Report
Why Do People Volunteer for Neural Device Research?
The term “engagement” is a buzzword in research on devices implanted into people’s brains, and it is widely considered a mark of ethical research. But there’s little consensus on the motivations, goals, and best practices for engagement efforts. An article in the Hastings Center Report emphasizes the importance of researchers treating study participants as partners because they are “positioned to make crucial knowledge contributions in the development of implanted neural devices by virtue of their lived experiences of participating in these studies and their experiences living with the disabilities in which these devices seek to intervene.” The article is in our Neuroscience & Society series. Learn more about the series and read previous articles.
