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Ted Chiang on Free Will, Time Travel, Many Worlds, Genetic Engineering, and Hard Science Fiction – #19

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The Implications of Perfect Memory and Life Logging

This chapter explores the concept of perfect memory and life logging, discussing the potential benefits and drawbacks of being able to look back on past events with clarity. Topics include agonizing over past choices, capturing special moments, resolving arguments, and the limitations of human memory.

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