BBC reports Dutch Investigators believe a common beta-blocker drug could be used to help those suffering from long, traumatic memories of fear or anxiety. But, has the pharmaceutical world gone to far? Biomedical ethicists react. I believe the idea might have a bad effect on how people interpret the world around them since so much of our own conscious is based on our past experiences. How will we learn lessons? How will we understand ourselves if we can't remember? Dr Daniel Sokol, lecturer in Medical Ethics at St George's, University of London:
"Removing bad memories is not like removing a wart or a mole. It will change our personal identity since who we are is linked to our memories. It may perhaps be beneficial in some cases, but before eradicating memories, we must reflect on the knock-on effects that this will have on individuals, society and our sense of humanity."
decide for yourself:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7892272.stm
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