Here is an interesting article from the Australian ABC about research being done into recording and recreating data from the human mind. To me it is interesting because of the apparent reproduction of images words and ideas that have been stored in the mind. This pertains to the kind of work that Hypnotherapists do in helping people reprogram their thoughts into creative and constructive ideas. The visualisations, suggestions and ideas that therapists use help them with their problems by showing them how to replace the negative thoughts with positive thoughts.
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/technology-assisted-mind-reading-closer-than-you-think/7631788
The video in this link is particularly interesting and although this research was done a few years ago it makes you wonder…