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Memory is the glue that binds our mental lives. Without it,we'd be prisoners of the present, unable to use the lessons ofthe past to change our future. From our first kiss to where weput our keys, memory represents who we are and how we learnand navigate the world. But how does it work? Neuroscientistsusing cutting-edge techniques are exploring the precisemolecular mechanisms of memory. By studying a range ofindividuals ranging-from an 11-year-old whiz-kid who remembersevery detail of his life to a woman who had memoriesimplanted-scientists have uncovered a provocative idea. Formuch of human history, memory has been seen as a tape recorderthat faithfully registers information and replays intact. Butnow, researchers are discovering that memory is far moremalleable, always being written and rewritten, not just by usbut by others. We are discovering the precise mechanisms thatcan explain and even control our memories. The question is-arewe ready?.
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