I remember to post about memory
October 26th, 2008 by Bill
A couple of days ago I wrote briefly about this story, which concerns scientists finding a way to erase certain memories in mice. The idea, I suppose, is that eventually we’ll be able to erase our disagreeable memories and convince ourselves everything is peaches and cream. (Actually, I don’t really like peaches and cream, so maybe I’d erase my memory of them.)
It occurs to me, though, as nifty as this might be, I’d rather they found a way to help me remember. I don’t really have a problem with bad memories. If you wait long enough, they often become good stories to regale friends with when you’re three sheets to the wind.
But remembering? That screws me up just about every day. I don’t need help forgetting. I seem quite adept at it - unwillingly so.
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