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I knew a woman who said she had a photographic memory but she said that she did not have the IQ to take advantage of it. She remembered a lot of stuff but it wa
by WheelsAtLarge 1y ago
I knew a woman who said she had a photographic memory but she said that she did not have the IQ to take advantage of it. She remembered a lot of stuff but it was just information to her. She worked in general office jobs. She did not seem to be any sharper than most or have any particular extra ordinary talent.
There are documented cases of people that can remember every day of their lives. I remember a kid that was interviewed. He said he remembered all the best days of his life but the downside was that he also remembered all the worst days of his life too.
If I'm given those choices, I think I will pick my forgetful memory.
- alganet 1y agoSo, you believe then?
- WheelsAtLarge 1y agoThe documented case 100%. There are multiple cases that have been documented. The other, somewhat since she has no reason to lie. https://irisreading.com/5-stories-of-people-who-remember-everything/ https://irisreading.com/5-stories-of-people-who-remember-eve...
- alganet 1y agoIn your opinion, having an enhanced memory is the same as "remembering everything"? I don't doubt that there are documented cases of that, but I'm trying to be more open minded about what it means (doesn't mean you have to be as well, but I'm curious if you are thinking exclusively about "remembering everything").
- WheelsAtLarge 1y agoNo, it's not the same. I would think that HN would be a place where people with photographic memory are more likely to appear. Shame there hasn't been more input from the community.
- alganet 1y agoI see, it's all or nothing for you then?