Memory is a strange and untrustworthy thing. Every time we recall something we edit the memory. So easy to forget real happenings that seem improbable and to remember as real the dreams that seem plausible.
Last week I dreamt that I'd found a way to get a qualification for my Spanish without having to take exams. I was so happy the next day until I searched my memory for details and realised it wasn't a dream. I have other memories, much older, deeper, that have also proven to be dreams on deeper probing. Brains are such strange things.
I have very strong memories of dreams. This is somewhat odd because I rarely remember my dreams (or even if I've dreamed at all).
A friend from werk today suggested that perhaps the trick I assisted Penn and Teller with on stage was a memory-erasing illusion that went too far. I think I might stick with that theory.
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Last week I dreamt that I'd found a way to get a qualification for my Spanish without having to take exams. I was so happy the next day until I searched my memory for details and realised it wasn't a dream. I have other memories, much older, deeper, that have also proven to be dreams on deeper probing. Brains are such strange things.
(nice to read you again)
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A friend from werk today suggested that perhaps the trick I assisted Penn and Teller with on stage was a memory-erasing illusion that went too far. I think I might stick with that theory.
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