... section of the brain they think is the seat of “religious belief” ...
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I’ve seen articles on this tech for quite a while. My limited understanding is that they are mistaking an area that becomes active during spiritual experiences for the actual cause of the experience. Quite likely, IMO, that it is NOT a *cause*, but indication of a response.
Now, to venture into irony: what if they manage some non-invasive alteration of this brain function and instead of eradicating God, they eradicate any ability to gain spiritual satisfaction from deeply-held beliefs like climate change, communism, diversity, sustainability, et al???
Again, from a limited understanding, I believe some drugs (ayahuasca) provide a spiritual response. While the drug would still be present, maybe the receptors that provide the experience would be inactivated with this treatment.
OTOH, it is possible to experience God in a purely intellectual manner, without an emotionally ecstatic response.
Careful what you wish for?
Apologies for addressing an “off Q” topic again. About the supposed technique for removing the religious center of the brain, I wish I’d prefaced all my comments with this: I believe our God, is bigger than anything these stupid humans try to do. I believe Jesus rose from the dead. Scientists or the enemy ain’t got nothin’ on that. I believe most Freepers hold that view. Still, it’s a sign of the times and we act accordingly.
I’ll try not to go on any other tangents. Q is important to our times and actions as well.