Experts say using 'morality drugs' is a 'terrible idea'

Scientists have long dabbled with the idea that'moral enhancement technologies,' such as drugs or even surgical techniques, could be used to improve human behaviour. But, experts now warn that such methods are not only infeasible, but are generally a'really bad idea.' While certain types of pharmaceutical or neurostimulation intervention may produce some positive effects, a new study has found that they are just'blunt instruments' with inconsistent results – and historically, such practices have proven unwise. Scientists have long dabbled with the idea that'moral enhancement technologies,' such as drugs or even surgical techniques, could be used to improve human behaviour. The researchers looked at the use of oxytocin (also known as the'moral molecule) – a neuropeptide that plays a critical role in social cognition and bonding.