In this short response, we extend Lindebaum’s ethical analysis of organizational neuroscience. We do so in three ways. First, we examine the contemporary technical state of modern neuroscientific tools. Second, we consider the ethical implications of future investigations, including the possibility that neuroscience could enrich and otherwise improve peoples’ lives. Finally, we argue for a more open ethical dialogue—not only one that includes those who might be harmed by neuroscientific interventions but also one that does not neglect those who can be legitimately benefited.
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