Our memories are shaped by our experiences from "summary" of Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
Our memories are not fixed and unchangeable; they are constantly being shaped and reshaped by our experiences. Every new experience we have, every piece of information we learn, every emotion we feel, leaves an imprint on our memory. These experiences become the building blocks of our memories, shaping how we perceive the world around us. Our memories are more than just recordings of past events; they are interpretations of those events. We don't remember things exactly as they happened; instead, our memories are colored by our emotions, biases, and beliefs. This means that two people can experience the same event and remember it in completely different ways, depending on their unique perspectives and experiences. Our memories are also highly malleable. They can be influenced and distorted by external factors such a...
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