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Not revolutionary? It's a relatively small step from here to mapping out the neural pathways which trigger specific memories. If we can figure out those under
by bburns 15y ago
Not revolutionary? It's a relatively small step from here to mapping out the neural pathways which trigger specific memories. If we can figure out those underlying structures, we can hopefully learn how to read and modify them.
I need my Matrix-style brain downloads!
- drbawb 15y agoMore importantly imagine how many people this could help! There's a bit of ethics involved, but what if we could simply remove traumatic memories to treat psychological disorders? Plus, yeah, plugging in to learn karate would be pretty awesome.
- Craiggybear 15y agoYou can actually remove traumatic memories using drugs but it has to be done very soon following the traumatic event. It is in fact an arena of medical ethical conflict between those who advocate it and those who (properly, in my view) don't.
- seclorum 15y agoIn this day and age, introducing such technology to the world would be an immensely destructive crime against humanity.