Ethical Considerations Toward Harmonizing Human and Machine Agency in Embodied Neurotechnologies
This paper examines the ethical implications of embodied robotic neurotechnologies, such as medical exoskeletons and neuroprostheses, which use artificial intelligence to assist human movement and intention. It argues that system designs must prioritize the user's subjective sense of agency over mere functional optimization, using the cross-cultural value of harmony to balance human and machine co-agency. The authors propose a cosmopolitan neuroethical framework addressing intentions, balance, synchrony, and contextual sensitivity to ensure users maintain control and responsibility.
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Researchers, neuroethicists, and engineers designing embodied neurotechnologies who need guidance on balancing functional performance with human agency and ethical values.
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The paper addresses the intersection of embodied neurotechnologies, artificial intelligence, and neuroethics, focusing on how human-machine co-agency impacts the subjective sense of agency, identity, and moral responsibility.
The document does not provide binding legal regulations, statutory legislation, or specific commercial procurement rules for neurotechnology manufacturers.
- Embodied robotic neurotechnologies should prioritize supporting their users' subjective sense of agency above merely increasing objective functional performance.
- The cross-cultural value of harmony, incorporating intentions, balance, synchrony, and context, offers a robust framework for managing human-machine co-agency.
- Humans must retain the role of Taktgeber, acting as the intentional and guiding force in orchestrating movement alongside automated assistive technologies.
- A cosmopolitan neuroethical approach ensures that individual empowerment, non-obsolescence, self-creativity, and civic responsibility are preserved in neurotechnology design.
1. Introduction 2. Key Definitions 3. Neuroethical Perspectives of Agency 4. Harmonizing Human-Robot Co-Agency through Tactful Design 5. Harmonious Co-Agency: A Principled Cosmopolitan Neuroethical Approach 6. Conclusion
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