Neurotechnology through the lens of users and as a novel field for society - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exploring Neurotechnology from User Perspectives and Its Societal Implications

  • By

  • Danesh Ashouri

  • Ludwig Weh

  • Vera Borrmann

  • Christopher Coenen

  • Eva Maria Kraft

  • Viviana Loufs

  • Wenzel Mehnert

  • Paula Muhr

  • Oliver Müller

  • Melike Şahinol

  • Markus Schmidt

  • Günter Seyfried

  • Kai Soedibjo

  • Ian Erik Stewart

  • Gregor Wolbring

  • Sandra Youssef

  • Thomas Stieglitz

  • July 16, 2026

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    Neurotechnology connects the nervous system to devices, with applications in medical, commercial, recreational, and military sectors.

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    The neurotechnology market was valued at USD 12.82 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach approximately USD 38.17 billion by 2032.

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    Ethical and regulatory standards in neurotechnology lag behind its rapid growth, leading to inadequate patient care and market failures.

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    The UNESCO declaration on 'ethics of neurotechnology' calls for incorporation of ethical principles into national laws.

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    Privacy, identity, agency, and equality are key priorities for developing advanced neurotechnologies, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Neurotechnology through the lens of users and as a novel field for society

  • by Danesh Ashouri, Ludwig Weh, Vera Borrmann, Christopher Coenen, Eva Maria Kraft, Viviana Loufs, Wenzel Mehnert, Paula Muhr, Oliver Müller, Melike Şahinol, Markus Schmidt, Günter Seyfried, Kai Soedibjo, Ian Erik Stewart, Gregor Wolbring, Sandra Youssef, Thomas Stieglitz

  • July 16, 2026

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