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S BRAIN RESEARCH, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, ethics, policy, and law intersect with increasing regularity, neuroethics continues to gain traction as a scientific discipline. Since 2014, the International Neuroethics Society and the International Youth Neuroscience Association have teamed to hold a Neuroethics Essay Contest for secondary and high school students from around the world. The contest aims to promote interest in neuroethics among students in high school, university, and early career training programs. Following are excepts from the winners in three categories: general interest, academic, and high school. The full essays, with citations, may be referenced by clicking on the essay title.
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