Digital Literacy Training Video

Interactive Activities and Resources Included

Age Group: 8-14 years old

Estimated Time: 20-45 mins

Neural implants might seem a long way off - but actually the number of commercially available implants are set to increase in the near future, with many companies “racing to develop brain implants” according to MIT Technology Review. How are we preparing students to consider and make decisions about their cognitive autonomy and privacy? This training introduces how neural implants work on a machine level and gives students an understanding of accompanying ethical and privacy concerns, as well as allows them to explore the potential of neural implants as a tool to improve healthcare, education and personal well-being if used responsibly and with consent. Students will be asked to form their own evidenced opinions on neural implants and engage in reflective and simulated activities that challenge them to set boundaries for their own cognitive privacy.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the potential for neural implants to impact sectors like healthcare and education

• Learn about the ethical frameworks required to responsibly design, administer, and use neural implants

• Explore personal values and beliefs around privacy, consent and the right to cognitive liberty

Themes

Cognitive Privacy, Neural Interfaces, Biometrics, Data Privacy, Tech Ethics, Character Education