Endless Memory, Part 2

June 19, 2011 4:58 PM

Lesley Stahl interviews the handful of individuals known to possess the skill of near endless memory, which scientists are only now beginning to study.

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by Lucky_Logan October 4, 2011 10:17 PM EDT: We are more than we think we are. Maybe we should think differently.; Reply to this comment


by stanley073 September 5, 2011 10:28 PM EDT: I have proof of dimensional beings.Please go too my website too see them I hear them
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by Moon_Base August 10, 2011 8:03 PM EDT: A novel look at couple of things......

I would bet that this has some relationship to why some individuals claim they see their entire life go by in a near death experience. Just think about it - the adrenaline is there, it may unlock thee same mass memory these people see all the time

Second, I agree that the less memory one has to access - the more you have to think around things. I know I do not believe I have this memory phenomena - quite thee opposite actually... I do feel my opposite condition is why I think more - I have nearly 30 patents ??; Reply to this comment


by Chandradutst August 1, 2011 12:57 AM EDT: Very cool story. When I watched it all that came to mind was 'evolution'. These people are like walking google search bars. Maybe as humans began to live longer there grew a greater need for longer memories/more refined memories and this is an outcome of that? I know that some people might say that what I said doesn't make sense because this extra memory doesn't meet the natural selection criteria etc. But I think there is more than meets the eye when it comes to dna/genes. The more research we do on epi-genetics and what happens 'outside' of our 'designated dna role', so to speak, might give us more clues as to what are full potential is as humans and give us a better picture of what exactly makes us what we are and who we become (more than just nurture and nature even).; Reply to this comment


by gail4747 July 12, 2011 3:24 PM EDT: I'm amazed at these people and how much they remember. I definitely think we need to study more about this and if more people can be taught to use there brain in the same way . who knows what all can be learned from these people. It exciting.I'm glad you did this story.; Reply to this comment


by Demo-Cat July 9, 2011 1:30 AM EDT: At first blush, one might see many positives of this type of memory--filling out forms, being able to give answers to questions without the usual doubt one feels, etc. But the one woman who talked of her feelings when sad things are recalled remind me, for one, of the advantage of not always being perfect in some things. When one cannot recall perfectly, one is able to have the ability to forget what is better not recalled. There is a blessing in that.; Reply to this comment


by Demo-Cat July 9, 2011 1:30 AM EDT: At first blush, one might see many positives of this type of memory--filling out forms, being able to give answers to questions without the usual doubt one feels, etc. But the one woman who talked of her feelings when sad things are recalled remind me, for one, of the advantage of not always being perfect in some things. When one cannot recall perfectly, one is able to have the ability to forget what is better not recalled. There is a blessing in that.; Reply to this comment


by newmacG5 July 6, 2011 4:40 AM EDT: Frankly; this kind of memory only applies to people who have an intense fixation with calendars. That is the real issue here.; Reply to this comment


by TOMCAZZY June 23, 2011 12:15 PM EDT: These People have alot greater memories than me but,Mine is VERYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY much up there! My Best friend had seen the Show and Told me about it,because he said i'm like those People! Where or hOW Do i Get in Touch With The People That Are Doing The Research on this? Does ANYBODY know an email addy or Phone Number for it? My address is thomascastner@yahoo.com THANK YOU; Reply to this comment


by mymanjones June 20, 2011 9:45 PM EDT: What would be really amazing, I mean really, is to go for a previous life memory through hypnosis.

If they could recall a previous life that would be spectacular. Those that do only remember portions usually. With total memory it could be checked out so fine.; Reply to this comment