Author(s)

Ma Lan

Corresponding Author

Ma Lan

ABSTRACT

Brain Computer Interface (BCI) is a rapidly developing area of neuroscience research, which makes direct communication between the brain and a machine possible by means of electrodes. This paper presents relevant ethical problems that are likely to emerge in the following decades. Over the discussion of BCI, the views of college students have been largely neglected from the discussion. It is necessary to analyze the attitudes of college students in China. The data collected suggest that college students nowadays in China are interested in the BCI and tend to cautiously accept BCI with the purpose of social development even as they recognize its potential risk. These data might be helpful to various ethical arguments to the BCI, and interdisciplinary discussion, especially if seeking to the public view in China.

KEYWORDS

Brain computer interface, Ethics of BCI, informed consent, Privacy