Database: Synchronization
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Genetic memory exploration lives and dies by synchronization. The more your actions are in line with your ancestors, the closer you are to achieving full synchronization. That in turn can open up new memories to explore. On the flip side, if you mess around too much, the memory becomes unstable, resulting in desynchronization.
A big part of the Templar conspiracy is lying to the general public. (Actually, most governments and corporations lie to you constantly, the Templars aren't special in that regard!) But genetic memories used to be a way to find out the truth.
What makes Ego so scary is that the A.I. may have found a way to prevent desynchs by altering the user's recollection of events and filling person's head with fake memory slop.