Mental Integrity, Protection of the World of Thoughts in the Federal Constitution.

Technological progress increasingly enables access to human brain data. To preserve freedom of thought and mental health in the digital age, Switzerland must explicitly enshrine mental privacy as a fundamental right.

Problem

• Global tech corporations are developing interfaces that can directly read brainw…: Global tech corporations are developing interfaces that can directly read brainwaves. Without clear boundaries, there is a risk of commercial exploitation of our innermost thoughts, emotions, and inte…
• The mere possibility of consciousness surveillance creates a chilling effect. Ci…: The mere possibility of consciousness surveillance creates a chilling effect. Citizens might hesitate to think freely if they fear their mental states could be recorded and evaluated without explicit…
• Uncontrolled access to neural processes by external systems can increase stress …: Uncontrolled access to neural processes by external systems can increase stress levels and undermine psychological integrity. The inviolability of the mind is a fundamental prerequisite for individual…
• Neuro-interfaces blur the line between one's own will and AI algorithms. When ac…: Neuro-interfaces blur the line between one's own will and AI algorithms. When actions can no longer be clearly attributed to the individual, human freedom of action and the concept of personal respons…
• Since neural interventions during brain development permanently shape personalit…: Since neural interventions during brain development permanently shape personality, children are particularly vulnerable. Without strict regulation, irreversible manipulation of the next generation thr…

Solution

• The Federal Constitution is supplemented by the right to mental privacy. Any col…: The Federal Constitution is supplemented by the right to mental privacy. Any collection, storage, or analysis of brain data is absolutely prohibited without the prior, specific, and revocable consent…
• The processing of brain data may only take place for medical purposes or under t…: The processing of brain data may only take place for medical purposes or under the strictest ethical conditions. Covert analysis for advertising purposes or for creating personality profiles is legall…
• It is established that no one may be disadvantaged due to refusal to disclose br…: It is established that no one may be disadvantaged due to refusal to disclose brain data. Access to the labor market or services must not be made dependent on the disclosure of neurobiological informa…
• Companies must prove before market entry that their neurotech products do not pr…: Companies must prove before market entry that their neurotech products do not promote discrimination and protect mental integrity. Such testing processes ensure that technology serves human rights fro…
• Switzerland should promote global monitoring standards to prevent “ethics dumpin…: Switzerland should promote global monitoring standards to prevent “ethics dumping.” As a neurotech location, we need cross-border supervision that secures ethical minimum standards worldwide and consi…

Benefit

• Protection of the last private retreat of humans, their world of thoughts.: Protection of the last private retreat of humans, their world of thoughts.
• Protection of citizens from subtle influence by algorithms and artificial intell…: Protection of citizens from subtle influence by algorithms and artificial intelligence.
• Preservation of free, unadulterated opinion formation as the foundation of our d…: Preservation of free, unadulterated opinion formation as the foundation of our direct democracy.
• Positioning Switzerland as a world-leading safe haven for ethical neurotechnolog…: Positioning Switzerland as a world-leading safe haven for ethical neurotechnology and digital data protection.
• Prevention of psychological stress that can arise from digital surveillance and …: Prevention of psychological stress that can arise from digital surveillance and technological intrusiveness.