5.1 : Elizabeth, you are right that if we erased a memory, which is part of the brain, we couldn't be sure what else would be erased or how that might affect brain funciton in the future.

In that sense, I suppose the answer to the question is a blanket "no." At least not as we know our medical and technologicl limits.

I do believe strongly in other approaches, like CBT, meditation, hypnosis, and other alternative approaches to change. I'm wondering if you have any thoughts about hypnosis as a form of altering our thoughts and memories? It happens to be a special interest of mine.

5.2 : Very good descriptions Elizabeth. When you have represesntatie samples, of course you want all the dimensions you think are important to be represented. What are some examples of difficulties with acheiving this? Again, this question is for everyone, not just Elizabeth.