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Holding Robots Responsible: The Elements of Machine Morality

As robots become more autonomous, people will see them as more responsible for wrongdoing. Moral psychology suggests that judgments of robot responsibility will hinge on perceived situational awareness, intentionality, and free will, plus human likeness and the robot’s capacity for harm. We also consider questions of robot rights and moral decision-making. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on April 6, 2019

Location Specificity of Transcranial Electrical Stimulation on Neuronal Electrodynamics: A Mathematical Model of Ion Channel Gating Dynamics and Ionic Flux Due to Neurostimulation

Kaia R. Lindberg, Edward T. Dougherty Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the […]

Published on April 5, 2019

Traditional Dance Improves the Physical Fitness and Well-Being of the Elderly

Douka Styliani, Zilidou I. Vasiliki, Lilou Olympia, Manou Vasiliki Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped […]

Published on April 5, 2019