Hi all!
I am a student from the UK, studying Film Production, and am conducting a bit of research for a short film.
The idea for the film is just a simple thought at the moment, so there isn't much to it. I plan for the film to be set in the near future, I am guessing some time within this century, but that is a detail I hope to have a clearer idea about through this research.
The main narrative will be based around the uploading, storing, and downloading of memories. So, the characters in the film will literally be able to plug themselves in to a computer and upload there memories, and plug back in a replay those memories back whenever they want.
So, I was wondering if this kind of technology is something that likely to be around in the future, or whether something like that just wouldn't ever be possible. Alternatively, are there different advancements in science and technology that are similar to this, that are much more likely to be prevalent in the future. For instance, I have seen recently that a message has been sent across the world telepathically, and that false memories have been inserted into the brain of mice. Will these areas be advanced, and what are the possibilities?
Any response would be great, even if it is just pointing me in the right direction. It would also be nice to know what scientific background you come from, whether you are a professional in a scientific field, teacher of science or just an enthusiast.
Thanks!
Alex