The article discusses the concept of separating work and life memories as portrayed in Apple TV's Severance, where characters undergo a procedure to create distinct work and home identities. While this idea is compelling, experts like Dr. Vijay Agarwal suggest that such technology may not be far off, but it remains fictional. Current neuroscience indicates that our memories are intertwined, making such a drastic separation impossible. Additionally, some parallels exist in real life, particularly regarding how our daytime actions affect our dreams.
“I don't think we're far off from things like this happening,” Dr. Vijay Agarwal, a neurosurgeon who has served as a consultant for Severance, told Science American.
“As compelling as the show is, it's worth noting that severing memories in this way wouldn't be possible with our current understanding of the brain,” Dr. Bing, a Mayo-clinic trailed neurologist, said.
“Our memories are distributed across networks of neurons and you can't simply just turn off part of your life without affecting others,” he added.
“In much the same way the character's decisions outside of work impact their experiences inside work, our actions during the day influence our dreams at night,” Dr. Steve Ramirez, an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston U.
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