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scientists create false memories in mice
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Thu Jul 25, 2013 3:40 pm
by John Galt
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:01 pm
by Professor
Total Recall.
I've been thinking that this type of thing would be possible for a while. I didn't actually predict the "modification of memory" part. But, with advances in modern pharmaceuticals and virtual reality, I thought that the possibility of immersing someone in a VR chamber for a week while making them "think" they were in Aruba on the beach, or on Mars as a secret agent, would be possible.
The implications of this are astounding. Can you modify someone's memory to remove memories of an abusive parent? Perhaps that would severely cut down on rapists and serial killers.
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Thu Jul 25, 2013 4:16 pm
by The Comrade
that'll be fun for future law enforcement to deal with.
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:16 am
by Lobster
Finally a legitimate concept of "false consciousness" that isn't just a bunch of pseudoscientific gobblygook.
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:21 am
by eynon81
finally!
I can be Lord of the Eyrie, Protector of the Vale, and Master of Tatiana Maslaney's ass. Or at least remember being such.
boo-ya!
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:26 am
by Stratego
Duplicate thread. I've already posted this last week and it has already generated 400+ pages worth of discussions. Susumu Tonegawa himself even chimed in on the discussion.
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:13 am
by eynon81
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 1:55 pm
by Charai
I think this is a good thing. it will be the only thing you can use to protect yourself when the goverment shows up at your door with a warrant to read your thoughts.
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:18 pm
by Stratego
Re: scientists create false memories in mice
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Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:36 am
by The Dharma Bum