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lil  ·  4352 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 30 Questions Guaranteed To Make You Think

Perception is totally subjective. Our stories about our experience are our version of the stories. Sometimes there is photographic, video, or DNA evidence that proves that our version is true, otherwise it's the version we will stick to while recognizing that others might have experienced the same event differently.

    What worth is there in the stories if they aren’t true?
Our memories play a role in our identity and our level of self-esteem. Our memories help us establish a set of preferences or criteria for future experiences. Stories transmit culture and values. Here's my question for you, Joel. Who is Brett, the author of this website? Are you a fan?