“…Thus, the ontological, epistemological, and ethical aspects of the 4E perspective offer a virtuous interaction with modern scientific advancements when measuring and analyzing neurobehavioral states, ushering in a new frontier for basic and translational research. [ 6,21–23 ] Adopting a holistic and integrative view of cognition, its components, and its functional dynamics is ethically necessary 1 in current times. [ 20,24,25 ] These ideas positively impact health sciences by i) decreasing the gap between basic and translational science through the integration of cross‐species, cross‐method research and therapeutics [ 26 ] and ii) providing a framework where unbalanced (neuro)physiological states, altered subjective experiences, uncoupled behavioral states, and disturbed interpersonal interactions fit together, depending on each other.…”