False memory implantation in adults us easy

Re:False memory implantation in adults us easy by xboxnolifes on Thursday October 06, 2022 @08:12PM (#33115864)

Say you only have terrible, traumatic memories of extremely violent abuse throughout your entire life that is causing you such extreme issues that prevents you from leaving your room or interacting with anyone. Would you still prefer an accurate model of your life over a useful model of your life?

Inherently good doesn't imply inherently better than some alternative.

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Re:False memory implantation in adults us easy by bumby on Thursday October 06, 2022 @08:45PM (#33116043)

>Would you still prefer an accurate model of your life over a useful model of your life?

In the short term, absolutely. But I think my preference would be to work through the actual experience through different methods of therapy so that long term you aren’t forced to choose between reality and a functional existence. I don’t think the MIB eraser device is a good long term coping strategy.

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Re:False memory implantation in adults us easy by xboxnolifes on Thursday October 06, 2022 @10:15PM (#33116689)

>But I think my preference would be to work through the actual experience through different methods of therapy so that long term you aren’t forced to choose between reality and a functional existence.

Who is to say that therapy isn't just creating a useful model of your life?

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Re:False memory implantation in adults us easy by bumby on Friday October 07, 2022 @08:45AM (#33120459)

I would hope that it is, but is a more useful model based on reality rather than fabricated delusion.

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