“I remember that distinctly, as if it just happened!” With what certainty can than statement be made?” It may seem certain to the speaker of those words, who still has a vision of it in mind, but is this vision accurate? Of course, it is normally accepted that such a vision is a personal perception of what occurred. Now, as we are learning that our memory is unstable and malleable, is it possible that such a memory has changed over time? If that is so, how accurate is our memory, at any particular point in time?
When are our memories most accurate? Is it right away or after we have had a chance to organize our thoughts?
“Memory plays tricks. Memory is another word for story, and nothing is more unreliable.”–Ann-Marie McDonald
Are memories stored accurately and complete in our subconscious? Do we just need to tap into the memory reservoir to bring out a complete and accurate memory?
Do those with photographic memories have accurate recall? Do even these memories fade over time?
Can hypnotism bring back memories with accurate detail?
Are there techniques that will actually improve memory?
How confident are you in the accuracy of your memories? Are they accurate and complete? Do the stories in your mind fade and become hazy over time? Do you accept that your memories may not be completely accurate?
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