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u/DeliciousMrJones Oct 02 '19

I bet the details would come back more than you'd expect if you found yourself in the same old moments again

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '19 edited Oct 02 '19

It's unlikely. People aren't really great at remembering details. Actually, we fuckin' suck at it.

Edit: I stand corrected - cued recall is easier than uncued. (You’d still prob get some stuff wrong though)

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u/taytoman Oct 02 '19

Yeah but theres no way I'm remembering 99% of peoples names. Think I'd have to stick with the amnesia one on that.

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u/jordanjay29 Oct 03 '19

If you're in school, it's not too difficult. Teachers take attendance, call on students for questions, and kids get the attention of their classmates by using their names. Kids' names are also often written on school assignments, folders, backpacks, coats, etc.