Our memories of past events can be flawed from "summary" of Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
Our memories of past events are not as accurate as we might think they are. When we recall past experiences, we are not accessing a perfect recording of what actually happened. Instead, we are reconstructing those events based on our current beliefs and feelings. This process is not foolproof and can lead to errors and distortions in our memories.
One reason for this is that our memories are influenced by our present emotions and beliefs. When we remember a past event, we are not simply retrieving a static memory file from our brain. Instead, we are actively reconstructing that memory based on our current state of mind. This means that our memories can be colored by our current emotions, biases, and beliefs, leading to inaccuracies and distortions.
Another reason why our memories ...
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