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September 3, 2009
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Toward a Common Morality: Center for Neurotechnology Studies & Nour Foundation Host Conference at United Nations September 11, 2009

Arlington, VA— Discoveries in neuroscience and neurotechnology have provided a unique window through which we can glance into the intricate workings of the human brain. Yet, as these technologies have evolved, they have also highlighted the fundamental limitations that currently exist in our
understanding of the human mind; namely, what is the nature of the relationship between the brain and the mind? What is it that makes us human and provides us with the qualities that distinguish us from all other beings? And how do the myriad of electrical and chemical processes we know of within the brain lead to an individual with unique feelings, thoughts, and emotions?

In this conference, world renowned scholars and researchers from neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and ethics will discuss the neurophysiological and psychological basis of human subjective experience, the phenomenological and spiritual characteristics of these domains, and how these may
interact in the process of practical reasoning and moral decision making.

When: September 11, 2009; 8:30 AM- 6:00PM
Where: United Nations, New York City
For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.mindbodysymposium.com
This event is co-sponsored by the Nour Foundation, Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and the Center for Neurotechnology Studies of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies.

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The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit public policy research institute. The Institute identifies and aggressively shepherds discussion on key science, technology, and national security issues facing our society. From these discussions and forums, we develop meaningful policy options and ensure their implementation at the intersection of business and government.

Founded in 1985, the Nour Foundation is a public charitable and nongovernmental organization in special consultative status to the United Nations. The Foundation explores universal principles and values underlying various disciplines through an integrative approach that seeks to cultivate greater understanding, tolerance, and unity among human beings.