An amazing story about memory and the human brain

[999969999]

With this one, you really need to watch the video to fully appreciate what they are talking about. It's long, but it is worth it. It is quite interesting.

Story here...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/16/60minutes/main7156877.shtml?tag=contentMain;cbsCarousel


video here...

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7166313n&tag=related;photovideo

[ziggyjuarez]

If everyday is pointless for me then why would i need to have good memory?

[clocker]

Your question raises some interesting philosophical issues which we shan't be discussing because they're boring.

[999969999]

Your question raises some interesting philosophical issues which we shan't be discussing because they're boring.

Very well, let's give it a try. Let's see if we can get some others to participate in this non-political discussion.

[999969999]

If everyday is pointless for me then why would i need to have good memory?

Why do you think everyday is pointless for you?




By the way, I noticed you live in Portland, one of my favorite cities. It's a great place to live. I'm planning on moving just a little bit south of there-- to Eugene, Oregon-- to attend the University of Oregon in about 7 months from now.

[Busyman]

I saw this on 60 Minutes. Good stuff. The guy from Pittsburgh was quite fascinating.