Does brain-computer interface-based mind reading threaten mental privacy? ethical reflections from interviews with Chinese experts

We summarize the interpretations, feasibility, and limitations of BMR and introduce a distinction between "strong BMR" and "weak BMR" to clarify their technical and ethical implications. Based on our analysis, we argue that current BMR does not pose unique ethical challenges compared with other forms of mind reading, and therefore does not yet justify the establishment of a distinct right to mental privacy.

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BMC Medical Ethics
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2025-10-14
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-025-01229-x
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1
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EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Does brain-computer interface-based mind reading threaten mental privacy? ethical reflections from interviews with Chinese experts

Haidan Chen, Fenglin Han
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BMC Medical Ethics
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Does brain-computer interface-based mind reading threaten mental privacy? ethical reflections from interviews with Chinese experts

Haidan Chen, Fenglin Han
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Abstract

We summarize the interpretations, feasibility, and limitations of BMR and introduce a distinction between "strong BMR" and "weak BMR" to clarify their technical and ethical implications. Based on our analysis, we argue that current BMR does not pose unique ethical challenges compared with other forms of mind reading, and therefore does not yet justify the establishment of a distinct right to mental privacy.

BMC Medical EthicsVol. 26(1)
King University (US), Peking University (CN), Beijing Haidian Hospital (CN)
National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
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