From Bio to NBIC convergence: From Medical Practice to Daily Life

This report  highlights three technological trends which might be very relevant for the Committee on Bioethics.

First of all, new types of developments are observed within the medical domain: from neuro-modulation techniques to molecular medicine.

Our study further shows that NBIC convergence enables the application of biomedical technologies outside the professional medical domain.

Finally we see, as a result of this development, an increasing use of biomedical tools and bio-data for non-medical purposes, like gaming, entertainment, marketing, coaching, and human or social enhancement.