Can filming one second of every day change your life? [video]

Post by jwco » Tue, Jan 08, 2013, 7:51 PM UTC

a-priori wrote: post #55

TeMPOraL wrote: post #48

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> Your brain probably still has whatever memory of these moments it would have without the video I don't have a citation now, but there were studies done that suggest you actually don't have reliable memories of past events; the brain actually recomputes parts of them based on what you know now, thus sometimes making false memories.

You're referring to the "generate-recognize" theory of memory recall. It's actually an interesting theory, which states that you can't actually recall memories directly -- at least ones from more than a few weeks ago -- because your brain does not store that much detail about them. Instead, the theory states, memory recall is a rapid-fire, iterative process of "generating" details of a memory, then checking whether i…

Post by stephengillie » Tue, Jan 08, 2013, 8:59 PM UTC

startupfounder wrote: post #58

sethbannon wrote: post #52

The key line for me was at the end, when he says "trying to make the best movie possible is making me live the best life possible". If this is nothing but a trick to make one more introspective and aware of one's own life, I applaud it.

"a trick to make one more introspective and aware of one's own life" Meditating is one of the most introspective activities, but might not make the best film. If people make a 1 second film for themselves then I think this could have a really positive impact. If instead people make films for others then this might not be very positive because you are living out entertainment for someone else.

Post by lwat » Tue, Jan 08, 2013, 9:28 PM UTC

atsaloli wrote: post #50

mmahemoff wrote: post #44

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Your brain doesn't have a cinematic memory of every moment. It's very malleable and memories will probably degrade more as you rely on this kind of thing more. Net effect may well be worthwhile, but it's definitely a downside to consider.

I agree with mmahemoff, your mind will be weaker to the extend you don't use it. Just like math -- if you start using a calculator, then when you don't have one, it'll take longer and harder to do it in your head. Every moment of your life is recorded in your mind with full perceptions and a time tag and is /potentially/ accessible. Dianetics posits it's pain and unconsciousness that obscures memories, and if you con…

Post by jisaacstone » Tue, Jan 08, 2013, 10:14 PM UTC

Post by samstave » Tue, Jan 08, 2013, 11:12 PM UTC