My mother remembers events incorrectly, but is convinced this was how it happened. Is there a term for this? What can it be a symptom of? Is it common? Is it psychological, neurological, sth-else-ical? [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM on Sep 17, 2007 - 46 answers

What do you call co-opting other people's memories, accounts, and stories for your own memories in a deja vu-like moment? [more inside]
posted by SBMike on Feb 12, 2007 - 15 answers

What's wrong with my temporary memory? How can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on May 3, 2006 - 47 answers

For some research I'm doing (in order to help actors), I'd like to know what science exists about moving data from (human) temporary memory to (human) permanent memory. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Jun 29, 2005 - 13 answers