Brain Cells Observed Summoning a Memory

Anti-Globalism writes "Scientists have for the first time recorded individual brain cells in the act of summoning a spontaneous memory, revealing not only where a remembered experience is registered but also, in part, how the brain is able to recreate it."

bet the wont summon one from me

[ArsonSmith]

Like the one where I rtfa'd.

Re:This is your Brain (Cell) on Drugs Ads?

[ArsonSmith]

I'm hoping this six pack will wipe out 3rd grade. Man I hated that Tommy Butler douche bag.

Re:Self portriat

[Anonymous Coward]

It looks a lot like John McCain's speaches.

The correct spelling is 'speeches'. :)

Re:la le la

[djupedal]

For the Brain, Remembering Is Like Reliving

By BENEDICT CAREY
Published: September 5, 2008
For the first time, scientists have recorded individual brain cells fetching a spontaneous memory.
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Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[AnotherUsername]

I just want to know when I will be able to download into my mind knowledge. I'll take an order of all the languages in the world, with a side of advanced mathematics and physics, and maybe some animal science for dessert.

Re:Self portriat

[RuBLed]

What does a memory of what a memory being recovered look like?

A core dump...

Wow

[XanC]

That's quite fascinating! (I hope the condition isn't too serious, of course.) The idea of a brain processing garbage data is certainly thought-provoking. Do you have any buffer overflow vulnerabilities that could lead to an exploit?

Whats that tingling sensation?

[greysunrise]

Get out of my head!

Re:Careful!

[incognito84]

Actually, it could serve as a way to punish criminals without burning through tax dollars with prison time. Just take all of their most beloved memories and replace them with a picture of Chuck Norris and the sensation of being kicked in the groin. For example, from their wedding day, all they'll remember is: "Honey, I d--Chuck Norris?! Ow, my groin!"

Awesome innovation! ;

[assemblerex]

We're one step closer to a "Forget your first sexual encounter" pill.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[nilbog]

Don't forget Jujitsu and a crash course in helicopter piloting.

Anyone? Anyone?

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[Jimbob The Mighty]

Actually, I'm looking forward to the idea of being able to implant some of the more impressive memories from porn.

Cue song..."The human brain is for porn.

Of course, this will mean rickrolling will be taken to a whole new level.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[uhlume]

I think he just said that.

Re:Self portriat

[uhlume]

...according to trusty old Wikipedia there's no way to distinguish between a false memory and a true one.

Sure there is, just check the revision history and talk pages.

Re:Awesome innovation! ;

[AbRASiON]

Dude I'm trying to REMEMBER my sexual encounters not forget them - eek.

Re:Awesome innovation! ;

[jonaskoelker]

We're one step closer to a "Forget your first sexual encounter" pill.

Here on slashdot, we call that "placebo".

Neo:

[Anonymous Coward]

Neo: I know Kung-Fu.
Morpheus: Show me.
Neo: It starts at 0x21b3a5da.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[wilkinc]

Maybe he meant 'Bestiality'?

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[jacquesm]

and several other Asian terms.

Give me a practical use...

[clickety6]

..like a device that can stimulate the area of the brain that is supposed to remember where I left my ^%&$-ing car keys!!

Re:One step closer to to the upload !

[meringuoid]

Where is my mind now ?

Way out in the water. See it swimming?

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[mcvos]

As far I know, not only religious people use the term "soul". Psychologists use it too,

Not to mention musicians.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[BiggerIsBetter]

it's all about bus speed.

Keep it over 50 mph, right?

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[alexj33]

South Korea's also got Seoul.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[Kingrames]

don't forget podiatrists.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[kaizokuace]

not that kind of bus. cry :*|

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[Dark Kenshin]

Of course, just send me $1000 and I'll hook you up to my E-meter here . . .

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[HTH NE1]

Are you saying that when Lex Luthor and The Flash switched minds, they didn't swap cerebellum memories, which allowed Luthor access to The Flash's powers and denied The Flash use of them in Luthor's body?

Re:Thanks but no thanks

[hanshotfirst]

Introducing Google Recall(tm pending), the search engine for your brain! With Google Recall you can catalog your memories and review them at a later time, or share them with your friends online!

EULA: By using Google Recall you grant Google a perpetual license to use your memories, and any Intellectual Property contained therein, in any way we see fit. We can tell you just read this EULA, therefore you have used the service, thus accepting these terms of service.

Re:I just summoned some 'memories'

[Emperor Zombie]

and fishmongers.