An Infinite Loop in the Brain
A notable addition to understanding the role of memory as an element of identity. It also suggests that our feelings actually do seem to matter. If an event makes me feel great depression or joy, then it there is a greater chance that I will have a long term memory for it.
On a side note, just because one is Jewish does not mean they immediately have no knowledge of anything outside their culture (like Easter), does it? I could easily be a Christian, but can easily recall the dates of the past eight Hannukahs, couldn’t I?
