If I remember correctly, the theory was that a heavy hit of adrenaline can lock a memory in for life with stunning detail. Trauma happiness, fear, love, embarrassment… it’s crazy. If I look back, all my detailed memories were probably accompanied by a heavy hit of adrenaline or dopamine.

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If I remember correctly, the theory was that a heavy hit of adrenaline can lock a memory in for life

So the next time someone gives me directions, I'll jab myself with my EpiPen to see if I actually remember them. lol. Science!

[–] moody@lemmings.world 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I can't imagine any way that could possibly go wrong!

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 2 points 4 days ago

[–] dis_honestfamiliar@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 5 days ago

Oh yes, all of us millennials can relate.