Is there any disadvantage to having a photographic or eidetic memory? (Page 2)

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"Although the terms eidetic memory and photographic memory are popularly used interchangeably, they are also distinguished, with eidetic memory referring to the ability to see an object for a few minutes after it is no longer present, and photographic memory referring to the ability to recall pages of text or numbers, or similar, in great detail." I wish I had either a photographic or eidetic memory.  My aunt does (the latter) and she's smart and nice too. It would make me feel better for not having it, if someone could tell us about any disadvantages! I kind of hate this song, but wow, this girl is gorgeous. I had to click on this video just to see her.  Here's a cute version of 'Memories' by Tom Hanks:

blondfrog · Answer

Yes of course. Remembering everything can be bad especially if its about something you can never move on about.

Dragonpurple · Answer

I don't have it so I can't really say if it would be good or bad, although I imagine if someone see's something they really don't want to ever remember... that could be a problem.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I have a photographic memory with images and can draw them, i grasp art concepts quickly with little practice, but it comes at a cost, I have a hard time remembering anything verbal and I suck at math.

TayTay21 · Answer

The disadvantage is you tend to bore/piss people off recounting the details of something they forgot.

Archerer · Answer

It sounds like a superpower to me, I don't have any visual memory at all, so photographic memory seems incredible! I can only imagine it being disadvantageous if you have a lot of trauma and can't help but relive it, though that is something you could overcome.

Likes2drive · Answer

I wish I had that because I would forget what I learn one studying or reading I could easily learn any language

clampfan101 · Answer

My memory is terrible, but I’m sure my answer would be A if I did have extraordinary memory. (Because everyone has things they want to forget...)

amyismyname · Answer

Can't use " I forgot as a excuse " lol

TOTEMPLASTER · Answer

Having either such memory would be great advantage in academic studies, business meetings, and many other situations where a powerful recall would be most useful..

Alexa703 · Answer

Yes when your at a place you been before could trigger both good and bad memories.

MrCreep · Answer

If you remember everything and don't keep the mind tidy it hurts the head or becomes a bit crazy in older age from poor management

Hanoi_Jane00 · Answer

Seeing your parents having sex. You can't forget it and remember every detail exactly.

AlwaysBelieving · Answer

I don't think I have either, I just have a really good memory (like remembering stuff when I was 5 good... and that was 35+ years ago). It has its draw backs, but I'll take them.

jackieistired · Answer

Its awful. I remember everything so I'm able to hold grudges for a VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY LONG TIME

themythos · Answer

Imagine the Non stop useless memories. I already remember useless conversations on here but remembering every comment ever made until death would suck

Steve1071 · Answer

My parents had 400+ movies in their library and it was very easy for me to remember every single one.

msc545 · Answer

It has been very useful for me.

scooogy · Answer

I have control over it, but there are memories of things when seeing them I thought "God, no"

K-I-S-S · Answer

Yes, a big pile of poo stays with you forever.

Joker_ · Answer

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