

Ep80 "What's it like to never forget?"
6 snips Oct 14, 2024
Marilu Henner, an actress renowned for her role in 'Taxi,' shares her experience as one of the few individuals with highly superior autobiographical memory. She discusses the fascinating yet challenging aspects of her extraordinary recall, answering whether it's a blessing or a burden. Henner delves into how remembering every detail from the past shapes her identity. The conversation also touches on memory's role in resilience and personal growth, alongside unique techniques for enhancing one's recollection and mindfulness in everyday life.
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Marilu's HSAM
- Marilu Henner, known for her role in Taxi, has HSAM.
- She recalls daily details from age six, surprising those around her.
Memory's Primary Track
- Mary Lou Henner emphasizes the concept of a "primary track" in memory.
- This is a dominant theme or category around which other memories cluster.
Four Memory Types
- Memory retrieval operates in four ways: horizontally, vertically, mushroomingly, and sporadically.
- These represent different access patterns to memories.