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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."
Like the one where I rtfa'd.
Paying taxes to buy civilization is like paying a hooker to buy love.
I'm hoping this six pack will wipe out 3rd grade. Man I hated that Tommy Butler douche bag.
Paying taxes to buy civilization is like paying a hooker to buy love.
It looks a lot like John McCain's speaches.
The correct spelling is 'speeches'. :)
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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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.
I don't like Linux. This doesn't make me a troll.
A core dump...
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?
Get out of my head!
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!"
We're one step closer to a "Forget your first sexual encounter" pill.
Don't forget Jujitsu and a crash course in helicopter piloting.
Anyone? Anyone?
or else!
Cue song..."The human brain is for porn.
Of course, this will mean rickrolling will be taken to a whole new level.
I think he just said that.
SIERRA TANGO FOXTROT UNIFORM
...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.
SIERRA TANGO FOXTROT UNIFORM
Neo: I know Kung-Fu.
Morpheus: Show me.
Neo: It starts at 0x21b3a5da.
Maybe he meant 'Bestiality'?
and several other Asian terms.
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Way out in the water. See it swimming?
Real Daleks don't climb stairs - they level the building.
As far I know, not only religious people use the term "soul". Psychologists use it too,
Not to mention musicians.
it's all about bus speed.
Keep it over 50 mph, right?
Forget thrust, drag, lift and weight. Airplanes fly because of money.
South Korea's also got Seoul.
don't forget podiatrists.
If you can read this, I forgot to post anonymously.
not that kind of bus. cry :*|
Balderdash!
Of course, just send me $1000 and I'll hook you up to my E-meter here . . .
"I only know 2 things: The love for me, and the fear of me."
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?
Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner entwine / The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's vine?
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.
Why, oh why, didn't I take the Blue Pill?
and fishmongers.
I'm so excited I just made water in my pantaloons!