'Curse' of those who remember everything

There are those who possess the ultimate memory, almost unable to forget anything. And now science has deciphered this.

The memory area in the brain is like a giant notebook or usb, which can hold many memories and happy memories. However, like things, memories can also be damaged and lost over time.

But besides that there are many "mutants" possessing superhuman memory, can remember a lot of things correctly.

So those "mutants" have any secret? How long can we remember them?

Those who own "curse" can not forget

Highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) was first introduced to light since the 2000s.

And Nima Veiseh - a designer living in New York (USA) is one of those who have this ability. Veiseh said her memories acted like a tape just recorded and played continuously for 15 years. He can remember exactly what he wore every day, what the weather was and what happened on that day.

Nobody has perfect memory.

Like Veiseh, a young woman named Jill Price in the United States has the same ability. Price can remember exactly what happened in her life from the time she was 12 years old to now.

However, according to the latest research by Lawrence Patihis - South University Missisipi expert (USA), those superhuman memory is sometimes not "superhuman" as people assess.

Aurelien Hayman (British) is one of those with HSAM.

Specifically, no one has perfect memory. People with HSAM ability can still remember wrongly. Not to mention, these people often only remember what happened in their lives, but did not know about the event taking place in the world. Or even some people can remember what happened 20 years ago, but can't remember what just happened 5 minutes ago.

What causes this ability?

Researcher Craig Stark of the University of California (USA) has conducted brain scans of some tough memory mutants, and the result is . no different than normal people.

However, Stark has discovered some more remarkable things: these people have a much more productive "frontal" division of the frontal lobes. Moreover, they have a richer imagination, and are relatively sensitive to sounds, smells and visual images.

People with HSAM have a much more productive frontal part of the frontal lobes - the part of the memory manager.

Thus Patihis can explain that sensitivity makes these people form a "memory base" in the brain.

At the same time, good imagination makes them easy to recall past moments through everyday events. And whenever it is recalled, the memory becomes stronger than ever.

Not everyone with good imagination and environmental sensitivity is capable of HSAM.

But not everyone with good imagination and environmental sensitivity is also capable of HSAM. Patihis said that often, there must be a certain event that makes them obsessed, unable to stop thinking about the past.

Can not forget - "gift" or "curse"

Owning such a superhuman memory is no small advantage. A person with HASM said he has traveled more than 40 countries, and so far he can still remember every detail in every trip. It is truly irreplaceable experiences.

Owning HSAM also means that painful memories will cling to us persistently, or even follow us for life.

However, being unable to forget is also a "curse". In life, we are not always happy, happy, but also a lot of pain. Owning HSAM also means that painful memories will cling to us persistently, or even follow us for life.

In particular, the pain is always "like new", because each piece of memory will appear clearly, and you can not remove them from the beginning.

Can not forget - means that can not give up the pain.

How about you? You want to remember everything - including the most embarrassing moments; Or want me to remain the same?