#memory
#memory

Writing

"The gods will not be chained": A short story by Ken Liu

Maddie faces the dual impact of technology as both a comforting memory of her father and a reminder of her grief.

Relationships

I've kept these dead, dusty flowers from my grandmother for nearly a decade. I should have thrown them out years ago, but can't.

Sentimental attachments can persist despite logical reasoning.

Love often manifests in tangible memories, even if they are faded and broken.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

4 hours ago

philosophy

Eulogy for James LaBossiere

The bond between a father and child is highlighted through consistent communication, shared experiences, and the lasting impact of teaching.

Parenting

Healthy Goodbyes

The author cherishes memories of his father, using reminiscence to cope with grief and celebrate their bond.

Berlin music

"Madrigal"

The poem reflects on loss and change, evoking memories of a once-familiar place now altered by grief.

Psychology

The memories lost when a sibling dies | Letters

The death of a sibling profoundly impacts one's identity and memories, highlighting a lack of language to describe that loss.

fromBig Think

Writing

"The gods will not be chained": A short story by Ken Liu

Maddie faces the dual impact of technology as both a comforting memory of her father and a reminder of her grief.

Relationships

I've kept these dead, dusty flowers from my grandmother for nearly a decade. I should have thrown them out years ago, but can't.

Sentimental attachments can persist despite logical reasoning.

Love often manifests in tangible memories, even if they are faded and broken.

fromA Philosopher's Blog

4 hours ago

philosophy

Eulogy for James LaBossiere

The bond between a father and child is highlighted through consistent communication, shared experiences, and the lasting impact of teaching.

Parenting

Healthy Goodbyes

The author cherishes memories of his father, using reminiscence to cope with grief and celebrate their bond.

fromFaithandfearinflushing

Berlin music

"Madrigal"

The poem reflects on loss and change, evoking memories of a once-familiar place now altered by grief.

Roberta Flack's Musical Transformations

The interplay of loss and memory can reveal deep emotional connections through music, highlighting the impact of beloved voices in our lives.

New York Mets

First Taste

Memory can often distort reality, turning nostalgic moments into fabricated narratives.

Writing

fromHigh Country News

Sunday Morning in Woh Hei Yuen - High Country News

The article reflects on memories of a mother through dance and the imagery of future possibilities in a serene setting.

NYC music

8 hours ago

"What Happened to New York"

The narrator reflects on memories and connections, using vivid imagery and personal anecdotes to convey a sense of nostalgia and loss.

3 weeks ago

Writing

"Fireflies"

Nostalgia intertwines with loss, revealing how memories of both joy and pain shape our identities.

fromTasting Table

Silicon Valley food

12 Early-2000s Snacks You Can Still Buy Today - Tasting Table

Food evokes strong memories and emotions, connecting people to specific times and experiences.

SF music

fromFaithandfearinflushing

Roberta Flack's Musical Transformations

The interplay of loss and memory can reveal deep emotional connections through music, highlighting the impact of beloved voices in our lives.

New York Mets

First Taste

Memory can often distort reality, turning nostalgic moments into fabricated narratives.

Writing

fromHigh Country News

Sunday Morning in Woh Hei Yuen - High Country News

The article reflects on memories of a mother through dance and the imagery of future possibilities in a serene setting.

NYC music

8 hours ago

"What Happened to New York"

The narrator reflects on memories and connections, using vivid imagery and personal anecdotes to convey a sense of nostalgia and loss.

3 weeks ago

Writing

"Fireflies"

Nostalgia intertwines with loss, revealing how memories of both joy and pain shape our identities.

fromTasting Table

Silicon Valley food

12 Early-2000s Snacks You Can Still Buy Today - Tasting Table

Food evokes strong memories and emotions, connecting people to specific times and experiences.

more#nostalgia

#world-war-ii

Books

Question 7 by Richard Flanagan audiobook review a bold memoir of life and near-death

Richard Flanagan's memoir explores generational trauma, memory, and the significance of choices that shape lives, intertwining personal and historical narratives.

London politics

My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock

The impact of childhood experiences during wartime shapes adult perspectives and feelings of fear and survival.

Books

Question 7 by Richard Flanagan audiobook review a bold memoir of life and near-death

Richard Flanagan's memoir explores generational trauma, memory, and the significance of choices that shape lives, intertwining personal and historical narratives.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

London politics

My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock

The impact of childhood experiences during wartime shapes adult perspectives and feelings of fear and survival.

more#world-war-ii

#art-exhibition

Arts

Eli McMullen's Sleep Walk Explores Dreamlike Dimensions at Thinkspace Projects | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Eli McMullen's 'Sleep Walk' exhibition invites viewers into dreamlike landscapes, blending memory, emotion, and the supernatural.

fromJuxtapoz

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds Sends Out a "Transmission"

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the intricate relationship between memory and perception through art that blurs fact with fiction.

Arts

Eli McMullen's Sleep Walk Explores Dreamlike Dimensions at Thinkspace Projects | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Eli McMullen's 'Sleep Walk' exhibition invites viewers into dreamlike landscapes, blending memory, emotion, and the supernatural.

fromJuxtapoz

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds Sends Out a "Transmission"

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the intricate relationship between memory and perception through art that blurs fact with fiction.

Rui Sasaki Encases Spectral Flowers in Intimate Glass Assemblages

Rui Sasaki's artwork reflects the connection between memory, intimacy, and the natural world through the medium of glass.

Arts

A brush with... Renee Green - podcast

Renée Green explores ideas of subjectivity, perception, memory, and the interplay of fiction and reality through her multifaceted artistic practices.

fromBOOOOOOOM!

Photography

"A Poor Sort of Memory" by Photographer Tracy L Chandler

Tracy L Chandler's work 'A Poor Sort of Memory' explores trauma and memory through photography, reflecting on belonging and personal history.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Arts

Why Do Ho Suh Keeps Remaking His Childhood Home

Do Ho Suh's art intricately explores concepts of home, memory, and identity through sculptural representations of his lived experiences in different cities.

Photography

Dinh Q. Le at Elizabeth Leach Gallery * Oregon ArtsWatch

Dinh Q. Lê examined the complex relationship between memory and identity through his art, shaped by personal and historical trauma.

fromIndependent

Photography

My favourite room: 'With the spare room, I had a bit of space and started painting again' - inside artist Carolyn Walsh's artisan Stoneybatter cottage

Carolyn Walsh's confinement inspired a shift to an art career, highlighting the power of memory-making in personal and communal experiences.

Arts

fromColossal

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Rui Sasaki Encases Spectral Flowers in Intimate Glass Assemblages

Rui Sasaki's artwork reflects the connection between memory, intimacy, and the natural world through the medium of glass.

Arts

A brush with... Renee Green - podcast

Renée Green explores ideas of subjectivity, perception, memory, and the interplay of fiction and reality through her multifaceted artistic practices.

fromBOOOOOOOM!

Photography

"A Poor Sort of Memory" by Photographer Tracy L Chandler

Tracy L Chandler's work 'A Poor Sort of Memory' explores trauma and memory through photography, reflecting on belonging and personal history.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Arts

Why Do Ho Suh Keeps Remaking His Childhood Home

Do Ho Suh's art intricately explores concepts of home, memory, and identity through sculptural representations of his lived experiences in different cities.

Photography

Dinh Q. Le at Elizabeth Leach Gallery * Oregon ArtsWatch

Dinh Q. Lê examined the complex relationship between memory and identity through his art, shaped by personal and historical trauma.

fromIndependent

Photography

My favourite room: 'With the spare room, I had a bit of space and started painting again' - inside artist Carolyn Walsh's artisan Stoneybatter cottage

Carolyn Walsh's confinement inspired a shift to an art career, highlighting the power of memory-making in personal and communal experiences.

Jenny Hval: "To Be a Rose"

Rose scent is complex and open to personal interpretation.

Jenny Hval's song weaves personal memories with the symbolic nature of roses.

Fashion & style

fromWho What Wear

I'm a Fashion and Fragrance Expert-the Day-to-Night Perfume I Always Reach For

Fragrance serves as a powerful tool for emotional connection and self-expression, deeply tied to personal memories.

Berlin music

fromPitchfork

Jenny Hval: "To Be a Rose"

Rose scent is complex and open to personal interpretation.

Jenny Hval's song weaves personal memories with the symbolic nature of roses.

Fashion & style

fromWho What Wear

I'm a Fashion and Fragrance Expert-the Day-to-Night Perfume I Always Reach For

Fragrance serves as a powerful tool for emotional connection and self-expression, deeply tied to personal memories.

Mental health

Depression Makes It Hard to Think Clearly

Depression's effects on memory may involve neuroinflammation disrupting hippocampal function.

UK news

The Strange Case of Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker review an impossible tale

Jane O experiences a mysterious blackout after seeing a deceased acquaintance, which impacts her life profoundly.

5 days ago

Depression Makes It Hard to Think Clearly

Depression's effects on memory may involve neuroinflammation disrupting hippocampal function.

UK news

The Strange Case of Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker review an impossible tale

Jane O experiences a mysterious blackout after seeing a deceased acquaintance, which impacts her life profoundly.

With a cut and a caress: Italian exhibition explores Rebecca Horn's legacy

Rebecca Horn's work explores memory and legacy, combining kinetic artistry with profound themes of energy and connection.

#neuroscience

Why some people remember their dreams more than others

The study investigates factors influencing dream recall, linking it to cognitive interference.

fromNature

OMG science

'Fear extinction' signal in mouse brain offers clues about how to treat PTSD

Identification of a brain signal that initiates fear extinction in mice could lead to new PTSD treatments.

Digital life

Timeless Minds

The brain compresses memories into highlights, affecting our perception of time and self-image.

fromwww.nature.com

fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Parenting

We Make Memories as BabiesSo Why Do We Forget Them?

Babies can form memories as young as one year old, potentially explaining infantile amnesia.

OMG science

How the Brain Creates New Memories While Maintaining Old Ones

The brain reactivates new memories during sleep, but maintains distinctions between old and new memories, crucial for memory formation.

fromIrish Independent

OMG science

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin discover the brain's way of making 'cold' memories

The brain can store memories of cold experiences to help regulate metabolism.

Why some people remember their dreams more than others

The study investigates factors influencing dream recall, linking it to cognitive interference.

fromNature

'Fear extinction' signal in mouse brain offers clues about how to treat PTSD

Identification of a brain signal that initiates fear extinction in mice could lead to new PTSD treatments.

Digital life

Timeless Minds

The brain compresses memories into highlights, affecting our perception of time and self-image.

Parenting

fromwww.nature.com

fromNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

We Make Memories as BabiesSo Why Do We Forget Them?

Babies can form memories as young as one year old, potentially explaining infantile amnesia.

OMG science

How the Brain Creates New Memories While Maintaining Old Ones

The brain reactivates new memories during sleep, but maintains distinctions between old and new memories, crucial for memory formation.

fromIrish Independent

OMG science

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin discover the brain's way of making 'cold' memories

The brain can store memories of cold experiences to help regulate metabolism.

more#neuroscience

#artificial-intelligence

6 days ago

AI and Our Digital Pompeii

Large language models collapse historical context rather than preserve it, presenting an unstructured amalgamation of ideas.

Artificial intelligence

How Humans Think and AI Generates

AI mimics fluent language but lacks memory, intention, and self-awareness, which are essential to human thought.

6 days ago

AI and Our Digital Pompeii

Large language models collapse historical context rather than preserve it, presenting an unstructured amalgamation of ideas.

Artificial intelligence

more#artificial-intelligence

How Humans Think and AI Generates

AI mimics fluent language but lacks memory, intention, and self-awareness, which are essential to human thought.

#dementia

Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, not necessarily a sign of dementia.

fromAeon

philosophy

A father forgets his child's name for the first time in this poetic reflection on memory | Aeon Videos

The film By the Time I Reach Him depicts the emotional impact of memory loss experienced by a loved one during the pandemic.

Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, not necessarily a sign of dementia.

fromAeon

philosophy

A father forgets his child's name for the first time in this poetic reflection on memory | Aeon Videos

The film By the Time I Reach Him depicts the emotional impact of memory loss experienced by a loved one during the pandemic.

When the Body Remembers

Traumatic memories affect behavior unconsciously and are stored in our physical being, influencing reactions to stimuli.

Mental health

Peace Psychology in a Time of War

Global conflict can trigger personal memories, especially when connected to places once visited.

Memories of peaceful places can be disrupted by global violence, causing both personal and collective grief.

When the Body Remembers

Traumatic memories affect behavior unconsciously and are stored in our physical being, influencing reactions to stimuli.

Mental health

Peace Psychology in a Time of War

Global conflict can trigger personal memories, especially when connected to places once visited.

Memories of peaceful places can be disrupted by global violence, causing both personal and collective grief.

more#trauma

fromIndependent

Mental health

'It has been 5,475 days since I found Gerry on bedroom floor' - Melanie Verwoerd recalls life with beloved broadcaster Gerry Ryan

Seasonal memories evoke deep emotions that can persist despite changing environments.

How Are You at Remembering Names? You Should Know This!

Repeating names immediately can hinder memory retention; listening for four seconds enhances memorization.

Mental health

The Surprising Ways Your Memory Could Get You in Trouble

Relying solely on memory can hinder problem-solving by promoting outdated solutions.

Ease of recalling past solutions can lead to poor decision-making in new contexts.

Mental health

Mind blanking: Study shows how the brain sleeps' when it goes blank

Mind blanking reflects a specific brain activity resembling sleep and is characterized by a lack of conscious thought.

Mental health

Your Brain Was Built to Forget-Make It Work For You

Forgetting is a feature of the brain that refines memory and helps prioritize important information.

Curiosity leads to strategic forgetting, enabling deeper exploration and learning.

Interleaving diverse topics enhances memory and mirrors real-life problem solving.

Mindfulness

How Are You at Remembering Names? You Should Know This!

Repeating names immediately can hinder memory retention; listening for four seconds enhances memorization.

Mental health

The Surprising Ways Your Memory Could Get You in Trouble

Relying solely on memory can hinder problem-solving by promoting outdated solutions.

Ease of recalling past solutions can lead to poor decision-making in new contexts.

Mental health

Mind blanking: Study shows how the brain sleeps' when it goes blank

Mind blanking reflects a specific brain activity resembling sleep and is characterized by a lack of conscious thought.

Mental health

Your Brain Was Built to Forget-Make It Work For You

Forgetting is a feature of the brain that refines memory and helps prioritize important information.

Curiosity leads to strategic forgetting, enabling deeper exploration and learning.

Interleaving diverse topics enhances memory and mirrors real-life problem solving.

more#cognitive-science

fromKALTBLUT Magazine

Music

Track Premiere: saint josy - Und Nu - KALTBLUT Magazine

The track "Und nu" explores the transition from repressed memories to cautious awareness, highlighting an emotional struggle for understanding.

How We Remember Our Life Story

The novel explores how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our past, present, and future.

Relationships

How to Find Love in Your Life

Love is shaped by memory and imagination, leading to the idealization of beloved qualities.

London politics

Changing My Mind by Julian Barnes review a manifesto for open-mindedness

Julian Barnes reflects on the importance of open-mindedness and acknowledges the power of words in shaping thought and truth.

Digital life

How We Remember Our Life Story

The novel explores how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our past, present, and future.

Relationships

How to Find Love in Your Life

Love is shaped by memory and imagination, leading to the idealization of beloved qualities.

London politics

Changing My Mind by Julian Barnes review a manifesto for open-mindedness

Julian Barnes reflects on the importance of open-mindedness and acknowledges the power of words in shaping thought and truth.

1994

Exploring the relationship between alcohol, love, and memory amidst human experience.

Writing

"Woman in a Landscape"

The poem reflects on themes of self-acceptance, desire, and memory through the lens of a past encounter with art and nature.

fromThe Atlantic

Writing

Chickadee

The poem reflects on the beauty and transience of nature and moments shared with memory and loved ones.

Cocktails

fromThe Atlantic

1994

Exploring the relationship between alcohol, love, and memory amidst human experience.

Writing

"Woman in a Landscape"

The poem reflects on themes of self-acceptance, desire, and memory through the lens of a past encounter with art and nature.

fromThe Atlantic

Writing

Chickadee

The poem reflects on the beauty and transience of nature and moments shared with memory and loved ones.

more#poetry

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

ChatGPT will now use its 'memory' to personalize web searches | TechCrunch

OpenAI introduced 'Memory with Search' to enhance ChatGPT's web search capabilities using user memory.

#loss

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Returning to Gaza, a stranger in my own city

Life in Gaza has drastically changed due to war, leaving returning residents feeling like strangers in their own city.

Video games

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Tape Two) review love, grief and self-recrimination as the girls reunite

Memories are plastic; they evolve with our perspective, a key theme in Lost Records' narrative adventure about friendship and the passage of time.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Returning to Gaza, a stranger in my own city

Life in Gaza has drastically changed due to war, leaving returning residents feeling like strangers in their own city.

Video games

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Tape Two) review love, grief and self-recrimination as the girls reunite

Memories are plastic; they evolve with our perspective, a key theme in Lost Records' narrative adventure about friendship and the passage of time.

more#loss

Writing

"Cirrus"

The passage reflects a contrast between past struggles and present tranquility, intertwined with the creative process.

#holocaust

Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113, emphasizing the need to preserve survivors' stories.

fromWashington Post

Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor who warned against silence, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor and memory-keeper, passed away at 98 after a lifetime dedicated to sharing his experiences and combating antisemitism.

fromThe Local Germany

Buchenwald show keeps Holocaust memory alive as survivors pass away

Young activists emphasize the importance of remembering the Holocaust amid rising far-right sentiment in Europe.

Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113, emphasizing the need to preserve survivors' stories.

fromWashington Post

Marian Turski, Holocaust survivor who warned against silence, dies at 98

Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor and memory-keeper, passed away at 98 after a lifetime dedicated to sharing his experiences and combating antisemitism.

fromThe Local Germany

fromHotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

Buchenwald show keeps Holocaust memory alive as survivors pass away

Young activists emphasize the importance of remembering the Holocaust amid rising far-right sentiment in Europe.

Hinge

Birthing is a transformative experience linking time, memory, and the physical body.

#travel

Travel

How The World's Best Boutique Hotels Find Their Signature Scents

Scent plays a crucial role in evoking memories of travel and enhancing brand identity for hotels.

fromHotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

London

My great-grandpa promised we'd see the world when I turned 18. He died before we could, so I traveled for both of us.

The promise of travel with a loved one can live on through memories and personal fulfillment.

Travel

How The World's Best Boutique Hotels Find Their Signature Scents

Scent plays a crucial role in evoking memories of travel and enhancing brand identity for hotels.

London

My great-grandpa promised we'd see the world when I turned 18. He died before we could, so I traveled for both of us.

The promise of travel with a loved one can live on through memories and personal fulfillment.

Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54

Eleanor Maguire revolutionized the understanding of memory through her research on the hippocampus, especially in relation to London taxi drivers.

Parenting

Why we don't remember being a baby

We typically do not remember events from our early years, and memories formed are often inaccessible as we grow.

Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54

Eleanor Maguire revolutionized the understanding of memory through her research on the hippocampus, especially in relation to London taxi drivers.

Parenting

Why we don't remember being a baby

We typically do not remember events from our early years, and memories formed are often inaccessible as we grow.

Canarsie Family Seeks Justice for Slain Teenager

A mother's struggle to keep alive the memory of her son killed in a drive-by shooting.

Renovation

What Does It Mean to Call Somewhere Home?

Home is not merely a physical space, but a collection of meaningful moments and memories.

The emotional significance of a home often surpasses its physical structure.

fromInverse

Cosmic Horror Gets a Creepy Lo-Fi Spin With 'Ash'

'Ash' blends psychological horror and sci-fi as Riya uncovers her identity amidst a sinister past and haunting memories.

Parenting

My only parenting regret is using funny filters on most of my daughter's baby photos

Filters dominated our baby pictures, making me regret not capturing more unfiltered moments.

Video games

Does the Game Block Blast Boost Brainpower?

The Tetris Effect highlights how playing block games can influence your perception and memory, even in those with brain trauma.

Women

fromVulture