STS.010 Neuroscience and Society, Fall 2008
Alternative Title:
Neuroscience and Society
Author:
Schüll, Natasha
Date Issued:
2008-12
Abstract:
This class explores the social relevance of neuroscience, considering how emerging areas of brain research reflect and reshape social attitudes and agendas. Topics include brain imaging and popular media; neuroscience of empathy, trust, and moral reasoning; new fields of neuroeconomics and neuromarketing; ethical implications of neurotechnologies such as cognitive enhancement pharmaceuticals; neuroscience in the courtroom; and neuroscientific recasting of social problems such as addiction and violence. Guest lectures by neuroscientists, class discussion, and weekly readings in neuroscience, popular media, and science studies.
Other Identifiers:
STS.010-Fall2008
Other Identifiers:
STS.010
IMSCP-MD5-8479cf1ba586a004f02370f6d516a871
Keywords:
cognitive science, evolutionary psychology, neurobiology, imaging, MRI, CT scan, fMRI, brain, mind, impluse, brain imaging, morality, moral reasoning, decision making, intelligence, empathy, trust, religion, love, emotion, gender differences, sexuality, stress, prejudice, mental focus, psychopharmaceuticals, antidepressant, neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, neurotheology, cognitive enhancement, witness, courtroom testimony, addiction, violence, learning, behavior, 302401, Neuroscience
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