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Where Are We Going?

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Neuroscience and the Future of Chemical-Biological Weapons

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Before considering what might best be done to minimise the possible misuse of advances in neuroscience for hostile purposes, it is useful to take stock briefly of where we are today and where we are likely to be going.

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    Malcolm Dando (Professor of International Security)

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Dando, M. (2015). Where Are We Going?. In: Neuroscience and the Future of Chemical-Biological Weapons. Global Issues Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137381828_11

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