An intelligence altering operation, like the one performed on Charlie, is unethical for many reasons. It alters ones emotional state as well as having many controversial topics embedded in it. Some of these topics are what limits will be put on it such as who can get it, who decides what “normal” is, and what rights does the patient get? Before the surgery Charlie was a socialite who had an enjoyable time in whatever situation presented itself, you may say that ignorance is bliss in Charlie’s case. However, after the operation Charlie wasn’t capable of relating to others, had a difficult time communicating, and having feeling towards others. In progress report 17 Charlie is contemplating suicide, is frustrated and baffled with the tests and
