zibacco ([info]zibacco) wrote,
@ 2008-10-23 10:42:00
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Eternal sunshine of the spotless mouse

Scientists have learned to selectively erase memories in mice.

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No word on exactly how long until a human version is ready and we can all erase horrible memories, like the Bush Administration for instance.


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[info]freeparking
2008-10-24 12:36 am UTC (link)
It's sad that 8 years of our lives were during this guy's regime. Of all the presidents to live through. Gah. Oh well, at least we didn't live during Caligula's term in office.

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[info]zibacco
2008-10-24 02:39 am UTC (link)
He was probably as close as a President could get to Caligula, or maybe Nero. But then Caligula was followed by Claudius who ushered in an era of prosperity and expansion. Maybe history will repeat itself.

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(Anonymous)
2008-10-24 06:15 pm UTC (link)
I mean if we can start erasing memories then what truly makes us unique? I guess if nothing else, its a great theme for future sci-fi novels. I'll be waiting for the Ghost in the Shell themes to surface in everyday discussion.

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[info]zibacco
2008-10-24 06:26 pm UTC (link)
I thought sort of the same thing. I mean, yes, certain experiences are horrible, but that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

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