The typical approach to treating fear-related conditions is exposure therapy, where subjects are made to face their fears in a safe environment. But for many, such a treatment can actually make things worse. With that in mind, an international team of researchers came up with a new technique that uses artificial intelligence to identify and remove fear memories from the brain without them ever needing to be triggered. Here’s everything you need to know about the complex science behind this fear-removal treatment.
Could getting over your fears be as easy deleting them from your mind?
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