Dr. Steve Ramirez

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Steve Ramirez, an associate professor at Boston University and author of *How to Change a Memory*, explores the fascinating malleability of human memory. He explains how memories are not static but rather reconstructive, shaped by emotions and experiences. Ramirez shares insights from his research on manipulating memories in rodents, and he suggests potential therapeutic applications for humans, including reducing trauma intensity. His personal journey through grief offers a poignant reflection on how memories define us.

Steve Ramirez, a pioneering neuroscientist at Boston University, dives into the fascinating world of memory manipulation. He reveals groundbreaking experiments where he can turn memories on and off in mice, and even implant false memories. Ramirez grapples with the ethical implications of potentially erasing painful memories in humans, spurred by personal grief after his colleague's death. He also discusses the challenges of understanding the physical basis of memory and the risks of misuse in society. Prepare to rethink what memories are and could be!