Experiment Log - Subject #1

American date Sunday 12/17/2023

Australian date Monday 18/12/2023

Objective: To explore targeted memory erasure while preserving fundamental skills in Subject #1, conducted under my direction.

Phase 1: Baseline Assessment

Initial assessments established cognitive baselines in Subject #1, encompassing psychological evaluations, memory assessments, and neural mapping. These assessments delineated memory centers associated with acquisition, retention, and recall.

Phase 2: Targeted Memory Erasure

Utilizing advanced neurostimulation and experimental pharmacology, we attempted to selectively disrupt specific neural pathways, aiming to erase targeted memories while preserving basic motor skills, linguistic abilities, and social behaviors. Repeated sessions were conducted over weeks to weaken and reconfigure these memories.

Phase 3: Evaluation and Observation

Following memory alteration procedures, Subject #1 was monitored closely for behavioral, cognitive, and memory alterations. Unexpectedly, signs of recognition emerged, contrary to our anticipated memory erasure outcomes. Subject #1 exhibited glimpses of memory recall related to erased experiences, causing distress and evident disorientation.

Observations:

- Subject #1 displayed unexpected moments of recognition, recalling fragments of previously erased memories, leading to significant distress and disorientation.

- Despite attempts to selectively erase memories, residual recognition of past experiences became apparent.

- Cognitive dissonance heightened, causing Subject #1 to struggle with reconciling erased memories and current experiences.

Conclusion:

The experiment encountered unforeseen complications with Subject #1 exhibiting unexpected memory recognition despite targeted erasure attempts. This development poses significant ethical and procedural concerns regarding the intended selective memory alteration. Further analysis is imperative to understand the root cause of recognition and reassess the ethical implications and limitations of such memory manipulation techniques. Immediate steps were taken to provide enhanced psychological support to Subject #1 in managing the emotional turmoil triggered by this unexpected outcome.