When the desired behavior is performed, a sound is played. When the test subjects reach deep sleep, that same sound is played repeatedly. Subjects were then more likely to perform the desired behavior.
The article, "Unlearning implicit social biases during sleep" appears in the journal Science; an abstract and full report are available.
(Score: 0, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday May 30 2015, @12:18AM
You probably also have a bias as to the sexual partners and acts you enjoy. With this new technology we may be able to cure you of heterosexuality (but never homosexuality or dysphoria; The former shouldn't be cured, and only genital mutilation and hormones are acceptable for the latter).