The Benefits of Regulation of Anti-Love Technologies

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Anti-love biotechnologies have been part of the endless dilemma of neurocognitive interventions since its recent discovery by neuroscientists. However, the belief that an exotic “potion” could help alleviate one’s troubles from lovesickness has been documented by famous writers, and passed down from generation to generation by oral tradition (Earp). The love potions, including anti-love potions, might not have been effective in curing the illness that induces an individual to do “crazy” things, also known as love. Nevertheless, neuroscientists have found a relationship between the chemicals sent to one’s brain by neurotransmitters and the butterflies that one feels in their stomach when they are around someone who they are attracted to. The intensity of these chemicals can be controlled by the intake of anti-love drugs and can give people that extra boost needed to get over an abusive ex or illegal love. What regulations should be implemented in order to protect the people who cannot control their feelings of attraction towards their aggressors, while safeguarding the autonomy of people who are non-targets? Anti-love drugs should be distributed on the grounds that regulations will be established based on harm, consent, and necessity in the legal and medical world. In this paper I will go into detail regarding the biochemical process that is linked to the three elements of love: lust, attraction, and attachment (Earp). Second, I will address the moral principles of respect for beneficence and autonomy to support my stance as to why anti-love drugs should not be banned. Third, I will delve into the potential issues of coercive abuse in society regarding the drug. Fourth, I will discuss the moral and ethical implications of anti-love...

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...Mirko D. "Anti-Love Biotechnology: Was It Not Better to Have Loved and Lost Than to
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