International Conference for Young Scholars: Cognitive Enhancement
Cognitive Enhancement Conference
February 21 – March 1, 2011
University of Mainz
Conference Schedule
Monday, February 21, 2011,
| 2:30-4:00 | Greeting and Introduction (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Room P103) |
| 4:00-4:30 | Coffee Break |
| 4:30-6:00 |
Public Lecture (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Senatssaal)
Prof. Dr. Eric Racine: “Expecting Cognitive Enhancers: Questions for Clinical and Public Ethics” |
| 7:00-10:00 | Conference Dinner: Restaurant TBA |
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Room P103)
Thematic Focus: Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Cognitive Enhancement
| 9:00-10:30 | Dr. Dr. Andreas G. Franke (University of Mainz): "Neurocognitive Enhancement: Substance & Epidemiology" |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Dr. Dimitris Repantis (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin): “Psychopharmacological Interventions for Neuroenhancement in Healthy Individuals” |
| 12:00-1:00 | Ms. Colleen Dockery (University of Tübingen): “The Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Humans and Rats to Enhance the Functional Neurobiology of Visuospatial Working Memory and Skill Learning” |
| 1:00-2:15 | Lunch: Restaurant Diwan, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 23a (Main Campus) |
| 2:15-3:30 | Mr. Sebastian Sattler and Mr. Constantin Wiegel (University of Bielefeld): “Measuring and Explaining Cognitive Enhancement” |
| 3:30-4:00 | Coffee Break |
| 4:00-5:00 | Dr. Brad Partridge (University of Queensland): “Student Use of Prescription Stimulants for Cognitive Enhancement: Exploring Prevalence, Motivations and Attitudes” |
| 5:00-5:45 | Prof. Dr. Klaus Lieb (University Medical Centre, Mainz): Concluding Comments and Discussion |
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Room P103)
Thematic Focus: Philosophical and Ethical Aspects of Cognitive Enhancement
| 9.00-10.30 | Dr. Ilina Singh: “Neuroenhancement in Young People: Promises, Perils and Politics” |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Ms. Peng (Emma) Chien (University of Alberta): “Cognitive Enhancement, Cognitive Abilities, and Brain Organization” |
| 12:00-1:00 | Dr. Frederic Gilbert (University of Tasmania): “Nano-Brain-Devices: From Parkinson Treatment to Cognitive and Personality Enhancement” |
| 1:00-2:15 | Lunch: Baron Gastronomie, Johann-Joachim-Becherweg 3 (Main Campus) |
| 2:15-3:15 | Ms. Cynthia Forlini (McGill University): “Contrasts in Expert and Non-expert Perspectives on Cognitive Enhancement of Healthy Individuals with Prescription Medication” |
| 3:15-4:15 | Dr. Roland Kipke (University of Tübingen): “Some Considerations on the Term 'Cognitive Enhancement'” |
| 4:15-4:45 | Coffee Break |
| 4:45-5:45 | Dr. Martin Dresler (Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry Munich): “Nonpharmacological Enhancement: The Techniques and Brains of Superior Memorizers” |
| 5:45:-6:30 | PD Dr. Elisabeth Hildt and Prof. Dr. Thomas Metzinger (University of Mainz): Concluding Comments and Discussion |
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Practical Focus: Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Centre, Mainz
| 9:00-12:30 | PD Dr. Ulrich Schmitt and Prof. Dr. Hartmut Lüddens (University of Mainz) |
| 12:30-1:45 | Lunch: Restaurant Diwan, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 23a (Main Campus) |
| 2:00-3:30 | TBA |
| 7:30-10:00 |
Film Presentation at Medienhaus, University of Mainz
Ms. Maike Reinerth (University of Mainz): "Fact, Fear, Fiction? Cognitive Enhancement in Popular Media Culture: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" |
Friday, February 25, 2011, (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Room P103)
Thematic Focus: Theoretical and Ethical Aspects of Cognitive Enhancement
| 9:00-10:30 | Prof. Dr. Michael Hauskeller: “Cognitive Enhancement – To What End?” |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Dr. Kirsten Brukamp (University Hospital Aachen): “Better Brains or Bitter Brains? Ethical Problems of Neuroenhancement” |
| 12:00-1:00 | Mr. John Danaher (University College Cork): “Enhanced Control, Precommitment Failures and Criminal Responsibility: Implications for the Future Development of Deep Brain Stimulation” |
| 1:00-2:15 | Lunch: DeDe's Campus-Döner, Jakob-Welder-Weg 32 (Main Campus) |
| 2:15-3:15 | Dr. Carlos Trenado (CDB Unit, Saarland University Hospital): “Mathematical Modeling of Mental Enhancement: The Particular Case of Memory and Attention” |
| 3:15-4:15 | Mr. Pavel Dietz (University of Mainz): “Cognitive Enhancement and Sports” |
| 4:15-4:45 | Coffee Break |
| 4:45-5:45 | Ms. Greta Wagner (Goethe University-Frankfurt): “The Conception of Fairness on the Neuroethical Debate on Cognitive Enhancement” |
| 5:45-6:30 | Prof. Dr. Norbert W. Paul (University Medical Centre, Mainz): Concluding Comments and Discussion |
Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27, 2011—No Meetings
Monday, February 28, 2011 (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Room P103)
Thematic Focus: Sociological and Legal Aspects of Cognitive Enhancement
| 9:00-10:30 | Prof. Dr. Armin Grunwald: “Cognitive Enhancement – Indicator of an Emerging 'Enhancement Society'?” |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00-12:00 | Mr. Stefan Schlag (University of Mainz): “Uncertain Consequences of Cognitive Enhancement in Collective Decision-Making” |
| 12:00-1:00 | Ms. Lisa Forsberg (King´s College London): “No Pain, No Gain? Implications of Cognitive Enhancement for the Value of Achievement” |
| 1:00-2:15 | Lunch: Baron Gastronomie, Johann-Joachim-Becherweg 3 (Main Campus) |
| 2:15-3:15 | Ms. Elizabeth Shaw (University of Edinburgh): “Cognitive Enhancement and Criminal Behaviour” |
| 3:15-4:15 | Mr. Christoph Bublitz (University of Hamburg): “My Mind is Mine!? Cognitive Liberty as a Legal Concept” |
| 4:15-4:45 | Coffee Break |
| 4:45-5:30 | Prof. Dr. Ruth Zimmerling (University of Mainz): Concluding Comments and Discussion |
| 5:30-7:00 | Preparation of Public Presentation/td> |
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 (University of Mainz, Main Campus, Senatssaal)
Public Lecture and Presentation
| 9:00-10:30 | Prof. Dr. Peter Reiner: “The Biopolitics of Cognitive Enhancement: A Gordian Knot” |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00-1:00 | Participant Presentation of Conference Results |
| 1:00 | End of Conference |
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