ThesisMedical advances associated with psychology and behavioral sciences could potentially help heal this world of trauma and conflict. We now live in a world in which modern medicine and neuroscience can potentially erase a person's negative memory and change their response to trauma. Whether or not this ability is ethical or moral is an entirely different question that requires careful analysis of the potential uses of such treatments. Are they morally permissible? Can they help us lead better lives? Could the potential for abuse create moral hazards far worse than the traumas we seek to heal? All of this and more must be explored if we are to draw any conclusions about this modern marvel. PaperNeuroscience refers to “the scientific study of the nervous system.” She has been responsible for breakthroughs involving the molecular, cellular, developmental and medical aspects of human behaviors. Various organizations such as the "International Society of Neurochemistry" and the "European Society of Brain and Behavior" exist today to further the study of the nervous system and expand human understanding of medical and psychological diseases. The actual study of the nervous system dates back to ancient Egypt, where surgeons drilled holes in the human skull in order to relieve various ailments. The second half of the 20th century advanced the study of neuroscience through advances in molecular biology and electrophysiology. These advances are currently being used to study potential solutions to diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke and traumatic brain injury. This research is funded by credible organizations such as the (NIH) National Institute of Health and the “National S...... middle of paper ......013/12/22/erasing-painful-memories- with -shock treatment/)It should be noted that if this concept were taken to another extreme, it could also be used to train spies and soldiers to commit acts that we would normally be morally opposed to, but with the With the advent of such treatment, it could potentially create individuals who kill without future remorse, thereby removing psychological barriers that could prevent cruelty and injustice. My conclusion, based on current evidence, is that these treatments have the potential to help people who are suffering, but also pose a huge risk in the form of potential misuse. I look forward to the continued use of neuroscience in finding ways to ethically help humans and also hope that these methods do not remove a part that I view as intrinsic to what makes us human and defines both our moral and ethical character. standing in the world.