Ethical Issues in BCI Research

Mary Jane Schneider; Joseph J. Fins; Jonathan R. Wolpaw

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195388855.003.0024

Ethical Issues in BCI Research

Mary Jane Schneider, Joseph J. Fins, Jonathan R. Wolpaw

Houston Methodist

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the ethical issues raised by brain-computer interface (BCI) research in humans. It is organized around the three principles set out in the Belmont Report of 1978, which is generally considered the founding document of modern human research standards. The three principles are beneficence, respect for persons, and justice. Beneficence requires that the potential benefits of human research (to humanity and perhaps to the research subjects) far outweigh its risks to the subjects. Respect for persons requires that informed consent be obtained from the subjects. Justice requires that the benefits and burdens of the research be fairly distributed.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Brain-Computer Interfaces
Subtitle of host publication	Principles and Practice
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199932689
ISBN (Print)	9780195388855
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195388855.003.0024
State	Published - May 24 2012

Keywords

Belmont report
Beneficence
Brain-computer interface research
Justice
Modern human research
Respect for persons

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience

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