Rewriting my autobiography: The legal and ethical implications of memory-dampening agents. Aoki, C. R. A. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 28(4):349–359, 2008.
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The formation and recall of memories are fundamental aspects of life and help preserve the complex collection of experiences that provide us with a sense of identity and autonomy. Scientists have recently started to investigate pharmacological agents that inhibit or “dampen” the strength of memory formation and recall. The development of these memory-dampening agents has been investigated for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Currently, these agents are being tested in multicenter clinical trials and will likely soon be approved for the treatment of PTSD. With advancements in technology, more targeted memory-dampening techniques may be developed in the future. Accessibility to these agents will inevitably affect one's sense of identity and also one's sense of autonomy. Therefore, it is essential that the legal and ethical implications of using these agents be examined for governments and courts to appropriately address issues that may emerge.
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abstract = {The formation and recall of memories are fundamental aspects of life and help preserve the complex collection of experiences that provide us with a sense of identity and autonomy. Scientists have recently started to investigate pharmacological agents that inhibit or “dampen” the strength of memory formation and recall. The development of these memory-dampening agents has been investigated for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Currently, these agents are being tested in multicenter clinical trials and will likely soon be approved for the treatment of PTSD. With advancements in technology, more targeted memory-dampening techniques may be developed in the future. Accessibility to these agents will inevitably affect one's sense of identity and also one's sense of autonomy. Therefore, it is essential that the legal and ethical implications of using these agents be examined for governments and courts to appropriately address issues that may emerge.},
author = {Aoki, Cynthia R. A.},
doi = {10.1177/0270467608320223},
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issn = {0270-4676},
journal = {Bulletin of Science, Technology {\&} Society},
number = {4},
pages = {349--359},
title = {{Rewriting my autobiography: The legal and ethical implications of memory-dampening agents}},
url = {http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0270467608320223},
volume = {28},
year = {2008}
}

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