Memories are volatile from "summary" of Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded) by John Medina
Memories are like delicate threads woven into the fabric of our minds. They are not static, unchanging entities, but rather dynamic and easily influenced by various factors. Our memories are highly malleable, susceptible to distortion and alteration over time. This volatility of memories can be attributed to the fact that they are not stored in isolation, but are interconnected with other information in our brains. When we recall a memory, we are not simply retrieving a fixed snapshot of the past. Instead, our brains reconstruct the memory each time we remember it, incorporating new details or emotions that may not have been present initially. This process of memory reconsolidation can lead to the introduction of errors or inaccuracies, causing our recollections to diverge from the actual events tha...
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