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Is photographic memory a real thing?

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Unraveling Photographic Memory

This chapter explores the concept of photographic memory, challenging its existence and discussing its portrayal in society and among historical figures. It examines the lack of scientific validation for photographic memory while highlighting extraordinary memory skills developed through training in competitive memory events.

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