Erika Versalovic

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Erika Versalovic is a leading voice at the intersection of neuroethics and philosophy of mind, whose work critically examines how emerging neural technologies reshape human agency and identity. Her most-cited paper, "Mapping the Dimensions of Agency" (2021, 36 citations), provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding how devices like deep brain stimulators and brain-computer interfaces can both restore and transform a person’s capacity for action. Rather than viewing agency as a simple on/off switch, Versalovic maps its multiple dimensions—control, intentionality, and authenticity—showing how neuroprosthetics can enhance some aspects while complicating others. This conceptual clarity has proven essential for clinicians designing patient-centered interventions and for ethicists grappling with questions of personal responsibility in technologically mediated lives. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with real-world clinical practice, offering nuanced guidance for evaluating when a neural device truly empowers a user versus when it subtly undermines their sense of self. Versalovic’s research is increasingly cited in discussions of informed consent for neural implants and in debates about the ethical limits of cognitive enhancement. She is establishing herself as a vital thinker for anyone concerned with what it means to be an agent in an age of brain-machine integration.