Today I learned about Superior Autobiographical Memory.
Using your computer well may mean you use it to store all sorts of information, track details, keep everything at your fingertips.
How good would your memory be if you didn't use a computer? Today, on "60 Minutes" there was a fabulous segment on "superior autobiographical memory," and about James McGaugh, who discovered and studies superior autobiographical memory.
One person with this gift is bothered by the volume of all that she recalls, Imagine if you could remember every single TV show or movie you've seen in your life? If you knew which days had rain in February of 1971? This is apparently a very rare condition, and is a fascinating topic, and there's more information about the research, and video available on the "60 Minutes" website.
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I saw this particular 60 Minutes show -- and was blown away by the "gift" these people had. As a tv producer, I was impressed by the complex production -- including arranging the scientific tests, following up, individual and group interviews--that producer did it all. I thought the connection between autobiographical memory and OCD was fascinating. I just wish I could remember what I went into the basement for!
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