Assignment Task:
Propranolol, a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure, has been shown to be effective at decreasing the formation of traumatic memories when administered within hours of a person experiencing the event. This could be the key needed to unlock the ability to erase traumatic memories and could usher in future (and more advanced) interventions. While this could alleviate suffering from disorders such as PTSD, some ethicists argue that this intervention also risks opening the door to potential misuse and begins to blur the lines between who we are and what we remember. Should we embrace this intervention and the potential advancements that could take it even further? Explain your position on this controversial topic. Students are required to post a substantive initial response to all Discussion Questions. The initial post must be a minimum of 200 words in length and must contain at least one source of information (this may be any of the course materials or any legitimate outside source). Want Online Tutoring?