 Artificial Hippocampus, Headware memory, anyone? |
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 Oct 15 2010, 08:45 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 2-September 10 Member No.: 19,000  |
Apologies if this has been posted before.
http://www.hplusmagazine.com/articles/neur...ial-hippocampus |
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Oct 15 2010, 11:09 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 588 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 227 |
That's not headware memory; headware memory (as describe pre-SR4) just stores digital data. And artificial hippocampus would be full-on simsense / skillwire tech, since it would actually be capable of recording the processes that go on within the brain itself, and controlling the formation of memories that result from those processes (or artificial inputs matching them).
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Oct 15 2010, 11:55 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
I don't know about you guys, but I'm happy I've forgotten most of Grade and High School.
Of course, if this were to give me happier memories... And, you know, actual useful knowledge from it... I learned more from Science-Fiction and RPG Books than I did from Text Books. |
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Oct 16 2010, 12:48 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 588 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 227 |
Yeah, or they could just implant an Arty-Hippo in a clone body, and burn all your (edited) memories into that body. How would you like THAT? And which "you" would like it more?
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Oct 17 2010, 06:14 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 22-October 08 Member No.: 16,542 |
After a checkup, a guy's doctor comes in to tell him "Well I've got bad news, and worse news. The bad news is you have cancer, the worse news is you have Alzheimer's." The guy replies "Well, at least I don't have cancer".
This could make that joke a thing of the past. |
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Oct 17 2010, 06:30 PM
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Street Doc Group: Admin Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-March 04 From: Neverwhere Member No.: 6,114 |
I think the implant you are thinking of is the mnemonic enhancer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Oct 17 2010, 08:21 PM
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Old Man Jones Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,415 Joined: 26-February 02 From: New York Member No.: 1,699 |
"I know kung-fu!"
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Oct 17 2010, 08:38 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 22-October 08 Member No.: 16,542 |
AH HAHA! My buddy said that EXACT THING when I just showed him this.
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Oct 19 2010, 07:54 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 22-October 08 Member No.: 16,542 |
I just got to thinking regarding "I know Kung Fu...". I don't think this would work with that (at least not completely) since physical/motor skills are stored separately from long term memories aren't they? Like a learned reflex reaction isn't stored in the same place your home address or phone number is.
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Oct 19 2010, 08:02 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,179 Joined: 10-June 10 From: St. Louis, UCAS/CAS Border Member No.: 18,688 |
QUOTE (Rayzorblades @ Oct 19 2010, 07:54 PM)  I just got to thinking regarding "I know Kung Fu...". I don't think this would work with that (at least not completely) since physical/motor skills are stored separately from long term memories aren't they? Like a learned reflex reaction isn't stored in the same place your home address or phone number is. Perhaps, but it could very well ensure that traditional edyoukayshuns are better received in the noggins of our future. |
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Oct 19 2010, 08:08 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 4-August 10 From: West Seattle, WA. Member No.: 18,888 |
Damn this thing, selective listening is a thing of the past!
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Oct 19 2010, 08:44 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 22-October 08 Member No.: 16,542 |
QUOTE (naga-nuyen @ Oct 19 2010, 01:08 PM) Damn this thing, selective listening is a thing of the past! I would like an omelette thanks. |
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