Arts & Humanities

When the International Commission of Museums (ICOM) proposed a new museum definition three years ago, a furor erupted. This August, the discussion will continue and come to a vote. Will the divided community find common ground this time?

Pharmacological or technical neuroenhancement, also infamously known as “brain doping”, can improve cognitive functions such as concentration, mood, or creativity. However, the question of whether such interventions affect our autonomy and authenticity has become a matter of current ethical and philosophical debate.