Iwry Jonathan, Yaden David B, Newberg Andrew B
Department of Psychology, University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA, United States.
Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA, United States.
Front Hum Neurosci. 2017 Jun 7;11:281. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2017.00281. eCollection 2017.
As noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) technology advances, these methods may become increasingly capable of influencing complex networks of mental functioning. We suggest that these might include cognitive and affective processes underlying personality and belief systems, which would raise important questions concerning personal identity and autonomy. We give particular attention to the relationship between personal identity and belief, emphasizing the importance of respecting users' personal values. We posit that research participants and patients should be encouraged to take an active approach to considering the personal implications of altering their own cognition, particularly in cases of neurocognitive "enhancement." We suggest that efforts to encourage careful consideration through the informed consent process would contribute usefully to studies and treatments that use NIBS.
随着非侵入性脑刺激（NIBS）技术的进步，这些方法可能越来越有能力影响复杂的心理功能网络。我们认为，这些可能包括人格和信仰系统背后的认知和情感过程，这将引发有关个人身份和自主性的重要问题。我们特别关注个人身份与信仰之间的关系，强调尊重用户个人价值观的重要性。我们假定，应该鼓励研究参与者和患者积极主动地思考改变自身认知的个人影响，尤其是在神经认知“增强”的情况下。我们建议，通过知情同意过程鼓励仔细思考的努力，将对使用NIBS的研究和治疗有益。
