Why do we retain memories if all of our cells replace themselves after a small amount of years?
In: Biology
Memories themselves degrade over the years. Every time you recall a memory, sometimes within the memory changes. It starts with very small fine details, and over the years all you’re left with is the impression or how you felt and maybe some visions of what happened.
But even then you aren’t remembering what happened, you’re remembering what your brain saw and perceived at that time.
Certain things like smells, and sounds do have a profound effect on our ability to recall things as well.
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