Friday, August 9, 2013

Matter over mind: scientists begin to observe and manipulate memories


If we had the technology to rewire our brains to help remember certain things and forget others, it could help millions of people struggling with neurological conditions, from Alzheimer’s to post-traumatic stress disorder. But it also raises the frightening possibility — depicted over and over again in sci-fi — that someone would be able to use such technology to mess with people’s minds without their consent.


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/9/4605758/memory-observation-and-manipulation-techniques

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