Neurosociety Conference


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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?

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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