1. Have you ever been working hard on a problem and suddenly thought of a possible solution? Did the thought make you feel excited and happy? What would we find if we had a microdialysis probe in your nucleus accumbens?
2. Although we can live only in the present, our memories are an important aspect of our identities. What do you think it would be like to have a memory deficit like H. M.’s? Imagine having no recollection of over thirty years of experiences. Imagine being surprised every time you see yourself in the mirror and discover someone who is more than thirty years older than you believe yourself to be.
