Clive Wearing

Nov 20, 2011 12:16

The man without a memory. He has no memory of the past and also cannot form memories. For all intents and purposes, he's not conscious, is he, in the literal sense of the word? I've always wondered how I would be without any self-consciousness. How much of who I am is because I remember who I'm supposed to be? I've absolutely no idea, but he seems ( Read more... )

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embodyment November 20 2011, 17:58:44 UTC
Hilariously, my dad's name is Clive and I often bug him about his memory. :P

The video is...unbelievable, really. The mind's such an interesting thing. His story and life almost movie-like.

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green_eyed_view November 20 2011, 18:08:52 UTC
Wow. His wife has the patience of a saint. She must get so frustrated sometimes.

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toppertje November 20 2011, 18:54:24 UTC
It's like a real life "50 First Dates."

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youaremydensity November 21 2011, 08:05:43 UTC
That might be the sweetest thing I've ever seen. Holy smokes.

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prudentior November 21 2011, 12:47:50 UTC
He was a conductor! D: My failing memory is a real concern of mine. D: D:

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mofoburrell November 21 2011, 13:02:28 UTC
I'm Mike, by the way. Good to meet you.

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prudentior November 21 2011, 13:03:08 UTC
D: D: D: D: D:

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