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Neurosociety Conference

(5 Sterne; 3 Bewertungen)

The theme of the conference was the rise of the brain and the emergence of the brain industry or 'neuro markets'. The aim was to explore how, why and in what ways the figure of the brain has come to permeate so many different areas of thinking and practice in academic and commercial life. What are the consequences for academia, business, commerce and policy?

Chapters

Neurosociety: what is it with the brain these days? Closing discussion

26:14

Read by Steve Woolgar

The Social value of neurological reflexivity: decisions, and habits

20:44

Read by Jonathan Rowson

Who do you think you are? Managing Personhood in a Neurobiological Age

43:02

Read by Nikolas Rose

Constucting and reading neuroimages

57:25

Read by Kelly Joyce

Welcome and Opening Remarks

36:29

Read by Steve Woolgar