He has interests in chronic and medically intractable pain, the neurosurgical treatment of psychiatric disorders, and the emerging field of neuroethics. This piece consists entirely of his own opinions, and does not in any way claim to represent the views of Temple University, Temple University Health System, or any associated entity. It was prepared while he was in Reserve status and not in uniform or under orders, and does not claim to represent the views of the Department of Defense, the United States Army, or any component thereof.