When making things simple does not give the right explanation

Article Abstract:

Reductionism, the notion that even the most complicated process can be reduced to simple scientific terms, has proved extremely useful in dealing with the problems set by physics and chemistry, but it has serious shortcomings. Reductionism is responsible for the tendency to explain complex social phenomena in terms of disordered brains or genes, rather than in terms of social problems. Research into the causes of violence on the streets of the US is focused on locating abnormal chemistry in the brain rather than on examining the effects of poverty or racism.

Evaluation, Reductionism

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IQ: the narrow gauged failed way

Article Abstract:

Intelligence tests or IQ tests have given rise to a debate on whether intelligence is fixed, can be measured, and shows differences between populations. Intelligence is a complex process and it is difficult to see how it can be pinned down and measured. Differences in populations do not imply genetic differences. Scores on intelligence tests increase over time for the same population group, though it has not changed genetically.

Analysis, Measurement, Intelligence (Psychology), Intelligence tests, Intellect

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'Psychocivilised' or a band of neurochemical slaves?

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the future of neuroscience. It is argued that while new discoveries about the way the brain works offer the prospect that sophisticated technologies could be developed for predicting, changing and controlling minds, wider debate about the philosophical and ethical questions raised by such discoveries needs to take place.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Public affairs, Ethics, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Ethical aspects, Neurosciences

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