Neurociência (s): a divulgação científica entre a utopia e a distopia

Authors

  • Rita C. C. M. Couto Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/khronos.v0i2.126103

Abstract

The text weaves considerations about the divulgation and the historical-social appropriation of the result of the research in neuroscience, considered plural by encompass different areas of knowledge. To discuss on its role as scientific practice, the utopian aspect of vision around the same is emphasized, while the dystopia shows up as counterpoint of utopia. The dystopian aspect presented is the "ghost" of eugenics, which to be avoided demand constant discussions about Neuroethics, as advocates Brazilian neuroscientist and scientific disseminator Roberto Lent, for whom science should be divulged and discussed, because the society is responsible for it

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Published

2017-02-06

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How to Cite

Couto, R. C. C. M. (2017). Neurociência (s): a divulgação científica entre a utopia e a distopia. Khronos, 2, 71-85. https://doi.org/10.11606/khronos.v0i2.126103