In the not-so-distant future, the scenario in the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" may actually come true if brain researchers succeed in
editing our memories. If we wanted a memory removed or to overcome a traumatic event or addiction, we can undergo a procedure. Hey, if people can think of reversing aging, why not tinker with our memories, right? Maybe, we'd be less depressed. I don't think it's good for people who want to forget they owe others money, though. The good news is that the procedure can also help memory problems. All it takes is learning which parts of the brain does what.
Neuroscience has always fascinated me. Who knows what it can do in a decade or two, especially if it is true that we are only using 10% of our brains? Maybe it can help us forget unwanted memories, faulty decisions, or even people we wish we never met. The ironic thing is, just like in the movie, we will eventually experience the same things sooner or later.
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