Could technology improve our brains?
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Harnessing Technology for Memory Enhancement
This chapter examines the role of advanced technologies, like deep brain stimulation, in alleviating symptoms of Parkinson's disease and enhancing memory function. It highlights ongoing research on memory performance in the brain's hippocampus, including the potential for devices that may act as 'pacemakers for memory'. Ethical considerations, patient safety, and the implications of merging neuroscience with technology are also discussed, pointing towards a future where cognitive enhancements could redefine our understanding of memory.
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