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Chapter 396: Civilian Memory Extraction and Implantation Technology

The "Memory Vault" technology has achieved safety breakthroughs, allowing the extraction of non-core memories (such as the feelings of a trip, or the 'feel' of a skill already mastered) under strict medical supervision and implanting them for others' 'experiences'. Initially used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and accelerate skill learning, a black market for 'memories' quickly thrived.

Chapter 397: Identity Leasing and Experience Tourism

The wealthy began to 'lease' fragments of others' lives: experiencing the thrill of climbing Mount Everest, feeling the passion of a top concert, or even temporarily possessing the memories of someone else's sweet love. A new extreme form of 'experience tourism' was born. At the same time, the poor sold their precious memories (such as their daughter's first smile) in exchange for money, triggering significant ethical controversies.