Foro Telos: Neurotechnologies – Examining Ethical Dilemmas for Human Autonomy and Identity

This event features a crucial conversation between renowned neuroscientists Álvaro Pascual-Leone and Mariano Sigman on the impact of neurotechnologies. They will explore the ethical questions surrounding brain-computer interfaces, their potential to enhance human capabilities, and the risks to identity and autonomy.

The Foro Telos brings together leading figures in neuroscience, Álvaro Pascual-Leone (clinical neuroscience expert and Harvard professor) and Mariano Sigman (influential neuroscientist and co-director of the Human Brain Project). They will delve into the profound implications of neurotechnologies on our identity, autonomy, and fundamental rights. The discussion will address the rapid advancements in understanding, recording, and modulating brain activity, and their transformative applications in medicine, from treating depression to aiding neurological recovery. Key questions will be explored, such as the potential for manipulation, the protection of thoughts, and the delicate balance between enhancing human capabilities and compromising personal autonomy. The conversation, guided by science journalist Laura G. de Rivera, will examine the privacy of mental data, personal identity, and the control of neural information. This event coincides with the launch of the latest issue of Revista TELOS, focusing on digital rights.

This event was held on March 9, 2026, and was streamed live. A recording is available in the media library. Information about tickets or admission for this specific past event is not provided beyond its availability as a past streamed event.