This is excellent, the world's first brain prosthesis -- an artificial hippocampus. (Link lifted from jwz, who notes that it would put the Memento sequel in jeopardy.)
I'm always interested in news gesturing towards the possibility of physical immortality... an SF concept I feel I have a personal investment in seeing reified.
For those of us the tend to forget things, the ability to replay events sounds *great*. I'd appreciate a fast interface as well (some form of fiber would be ideal).
I'm going to have to read some W.Gibson once I get home.
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I'm going to have to read some W.Gibson once I get home.