JohnRich 4 #1 March 20, 2007 News:'Scientists Are Developing Drugs That Could Eliminate Traumatic Events From Our Memories..."Full story: ABC If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #2 March 20, 2007 QuoteNews:'Scientists Are Developing Drugs That Could Eliminate Traumatic Events From Our Memories..."Full story: ABC If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? I voted to keep - I never want to totally forget - Just push them away when I need to.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 March 20, 2007 If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? Quote At LEAST one! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davedlg 0 #4 March 20, 2007 Nope. Good memories and bad memories both combine to make us who we are. However, I could see the use of the drug in the case of post traumatic stress disorder to the point of complete disablilty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #5 March 20, 2007 There are some I would erase, and I can imagine others that would probably best be buried. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #6 March 20, 2007 QuoteNope. Good memories and bad memories both combine to make us who we are. I doubt much character improvement is enjoyed by a woman who vividly remembers every detail of her rape, or by the parent who watched their child die violently, etc. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites karenmeal 0 #7 March 20, 2007 I voted to keep them, but I really don't have any awful memories. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites azdav 0 #8 March 20, 2007 Neo, You take the blue pill and the story ends. You wake in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill and you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. Remember -- all I am offering is the truth, nothing more. Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Armour666 0 #9 March 20, 2007 I would keep them I have seen some preety nast stuff in the world but it's some of those things that have driven me and made me who I am.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #10 March 20, 2007 I don't have any horrible memories that don't serve a purpose, so peronally, no. i can definitely see valuable uses for it, though.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #11 March 20, 2007 QuoteNews:'Scientists Are Developing Drugs That Could Eliminate Traumatic Events From Our Memories..."Full story: ABC If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? Wow, that is a fascinating question! Hmmm....honestly, it would take me a long time to decide on that personally. -Then again, some traumatic things that have happened to me, my brain decided to hide the details from my conscious mind already; no drugs needed. I've heard that this happens to some people that have gone through some stuff. The one that comes to mind (that's kinda punny ) is a car accident I was in when I was 12. People tell me details of my screaming once I started breathing and being wheeled through the ER in Harborview Trauma Center yelling my head off, but I don't remember a thing after the first roll... I have a few not-so-great memories that are kind of hidden until a triggered thought or picture or smell or whatever brings it back. -Don't many people have this, though? Traumatic thoughts that are kind of 'buried'? I don't think I'm any different. If I could COMPLETELY erase some; yes I think I'd do it, because unfortunately I allow those memories to affect me in a negative way. Very thought-provoking post. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #12 March 20, 2007 I say keep. Our memories are part of us and help make us the person that we are. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #13 March 20, 2007 As painful as they would be - I would keep them. IMHO, the entire point of this life is to learn through our mistakes and our successes - erasing some painful memories may not be worth the cost...=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #14 March 20, 2007 QuoteNews:'Scientists Are Developing Drugs That Could Eliminate Traumatic Events From Our Memories..."Full story: ABC If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? My bad memories are part of what makes me who I am.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #15 March 20, 2007 QuoteOur memories are part of us and help make us the person that we are. There are now several such posts in this thread. The fact that something is a part of who you are doesn't make it good. I've got a friend who walks like a crippled old bear. That gait is part of who he is, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't take away the injuries that caused it if I could. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #16 March 20, 2007 Good point but not exactly the same thing (close tho). I imagine that most people would rather not have had the experiences, but they did and earasing them does not alter the reality of the actual traumatic event. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites seejanefall 0 #17 March 20, 2007 No, because if you erase them completely, you have the possibility of being in the same situation again. I keep certain people out of my life for a reason. That's what therapy is for... _____________ PMS #394 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #18 March 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteIf scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? At LEAST one! Yeah, if they could create a "forget your ex-wife" pill, now maybe that would be something worth having. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mamajumps 0 #19 March 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteNope. Good memories and bad memories both combine to make us who we are. I doubt much character improvement is enjoyed by a woman who vividly remembers every detail of her rape, or by the parent who watched their child die violently, etc. Blues, Dave Ditto.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #20 March 20, 2007 That sounds like something out of a bad movie....Oh wait, it is"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #21 March 20, 2007 QuoteI doubt much character improvement is enjoyed by a woman who vividly remembers every detail of her rape, or by the parent who watched their child die violently, etc. True, but if you, for example, erase the memory of a child's death, then doesn't that sort of make you like a zombie, going through life not really knowing why you don't have a child any more? Wouldn't that in itself, also be traumatic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyflyer77 0 #22 March 20, 2007 you need to keep all memories, both the good and the bad. I'm having some pretty bad memories today but I don't regret them. The ones that we wish to vanquish, learn from them. The good ones, well they help you live. If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #23 March 20, 2007 QuoteIf I could COMPLETELY erase some; yes I think I'd do it, because unfortunately I allow those memories to affect me in a negative way. One question is, is this an all-or-nothing deal? Or could they selectively target only certain memories? I could see usefulness for targeting selective memories. But if you go inside your head and do a wholesale erasure, then that smacks of the old days in the mental hospitals, where they would shove an ice pick into your forehead to free you of demons, but turn you into a passive zombie... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #24 March 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteIf I could COMPLETELY erase some; yes I think I'd do it, because unfortunately I allow those memories to affect me in a negative way. One question is, is this an all-or-nothing deal? Or could they selectively target only certain memories? I could see usefulness for targeting selective memories. But if you go inside your head and do a wholesale erasure, then that smacks of the old days in the mental hospitals, where they would shove an ice pick into your forehead to free you of demons, but turn you into a passive zombie... I agree. If it was an 'all or nothing' deal...well I am pretty certain that I'd opt not to go through with it. -and really, if this is in fact something that is plausible, then I would think that it would HAVE to be all or nothing; they would target memories that elicit a certain response...and that would mean 'all', unless you get a hypnotist in there and try to go that route...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #25 March 20, 2007 As one with many, many, very, very, traumatic memories, I say no. Erasing the memory would ultimately result in the inability to cope with situations.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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davedlg 0 #4 March 20, 2007 Nope. Good memories and bad memories both combine to make us who we are. However, I could see the use of the drug in the case of post traumatic stress disorder to the point of complete disablilty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 March 20, 2007 There are some I would erase, and I can imagine others that would probably best be buried. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 March 20, 2007 QuoteNope. Good memories and bad memories both combine to make us who we are. I doubt much character improvement is enjoyed by a woman who vividly remembers every detail of her rape, or by the parent who watched their child die violently, etc. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #7 March 20, 2007 I voted to keep them, but I really don't have any awful memories. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdav 0 #8 March 20, 2007 Neo, You take the blue pill and the story ends. You wake in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill and you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. Remember -- all I am offering is the truth, nothing more. Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #9 March 20, 2007 I would keep them I have seen some preety nast stuff in the world but it's some of those things that have driven me and made me who I am.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #10 March 20, 2007 I don't have any horrible memories that don't serve a purpose, so peronally, no. i can definitely see valuable uses for it, though.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #11 March 20, 2007 QuoteNews:'Scientists Are Developing Drugs That Could Eliminate Traumatic Events From Our Memories..."Full story: ABC If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? Wow, that is a fascinating question! Hmmm....honestly, it would take me a long time to decide on that personally. -Then again, some traumatic things that have happened to me, my brain decided to hide the details from my conscious mind already; no drugs needed. I've heard that this happens to some people that have gone through some stuff. The one that comes to mind (that's kinda punny ) is a car accident I was in when I was 12. People tell me details of my screaming once I started breathing and being wheeled through the ER in Harborview Trauma Center yelling my head off, but I don't remember a thing after the first roll... I have a few not-so-great memories that are kind of hidden until a triggered thought or picture or smell or whatever brings it back. -Don't many people have this, though? Traumatic thoughts that are kind of 'buried'? I don't think I'm any different. If I could COMPLETELY erase some; yes I think I'd do it, because unfortunately I allow those memories to affect me in a negative way. Very thought-provoking post. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 March 20, 2007 I say keep. Our memories are part of us and help make us the person that we are. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #13 March 20, 2007 As painful as they would be - I would keep them. IMHO, the entire point of this life is to learn through our mistakes and our successes - erasing some painful memories may not be worth the cost...=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #14 March 20, 2007 QuoteNews:'Scientists Are Developing Drugs That Could Eliminate Traumatic Events From Our Memories..."Full story: ABC If scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? My bad memories are part of what makes me who I am.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #15 March 20, 2007 QuoteOur memories are part of us and help make us the person that we are. There are now several such posts in this thread. The fact that something is a part of who you are doesn't make it good. I've got a friend who walks like a crippled old bear. That gait is part of who he is, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't take away the injuries that caused it if I could. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 March 20, 2007 Good point but not exactly the same thing (close tho). I imagine that most people would rather not have had the experiences, but they did and earasing them does not alter the reality of the actual traumatic event. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seejanefall 0 #17 March 20, 2007 No, because if you erase them completely, you have the possibility of being in the same situation again. I keep certain people out of my life for a reason. That's what therapy is for... _____________ PMS #394 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #18 March 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteIf scientists developed a pill that would erase traumatic memories from your brain, would you take one? At LEAST one! Yeah, if they could create a "forget your ex-wife" pill, now maybe that would be something worth having. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #19 March 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteNope. Good memories and bad memories both combine to make us who we are. I doubt much character improvement is enjoyed by a woman who vividly remembers every detail of her rape, or by the parent who watched their child die violently, etc. Blues, Dave Ditto.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #20 March 20, 2007 That sounds like something out of a bad movie....Oh wait, it is"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #21 March 20, 2007 QuoteI doubt much character improvement is enjoyed by a woman who vividly remembers every detail of her rape, or by the parent who watched their child die violently, etc. True, but if you, for example, erase the memory of a child's death, then doesn't that sort of make you like a zombie, going through life not really knowing why you don't have a child any more? Wouldn't that in itself, also be traumatic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyflyer77 0 #22 March 20, 2007 you need to keep all memories, both the good and the bad. I'm having some pretty bad memories today but I don't regret them. The ones that we wish to vanquish, learn from them. The good ones, well they help you live. If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #23 March 20, 2007 QuoteIf I could COMPLETELY erase some; yes I think I'd do it, because unfortunately I allow those memories to affect me in a negative way. One question is, is this an all-or-nothing deal? Or could they selectively target only certain memories? I could see usefulness for targeting selective memories. But if you go inside your head and do a wholesale erasure, then that smacks of the old days in the mental hospitals, where they would shove an ice pick into your forehead to free you of demons, but turn you into a passive zombie... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 March 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteIf I could COMPLETELY erase some; yes I think I'd do it, because unfortunately I allow those memories to affect me in a negative way. One question is, is this an all-or-nothing deal? Or could they selectively target only certain memories? I could see usefulness for targeting selective memories. But if you go inside your head and do a wholesale erasure, then that smacks of the old days in the mental hospitals, where they would shove an ice pick into your forehead to free you of demons, but turn you into a passive zombie... I agree. If it was an 'all or nothing' deal...well I am pretty certain that I'd opt not to go through with it. -and really, if this is in fact something that is plausible, then I would think that it would HAVE to be all or nothing; they would target memories that elicit a certain response...and that would mean 'all', unless you get a hypnotist in there and try to go that route...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #25 March 20, 2007 As one with many, many, very, very, traumatic memories, I say no. Erasing the memory would ultimately result in the inability to cope with situations.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
