Hyperthymesia

Hyperthymesia, also known as Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory Syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by the ability to recall a number of details about one's personal life. People with hyperthymesia recall events in their lives with extraordinary accuracy and detail, such as exact dates and specific events from many years ago. This condition was first described in 2006 and has been the subject of interest in both the scientific community and the media. Unlike normal memory, where memories fade over time or are influenced by suggestion, the memories of a person with hyperthymesia are vivid and detailed. From a neuroscientific perspective, research suggests that the areas of the brain involved in autobiographical memory, such as the temporal lobe and caudate nucleus, are structurally or functionally different in people with hyperthymesia. However, the exact causes of this condition are not yet understood and remain an active area of research.

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David Francisco Camargo Hernández. Colombian nationality. Writer, humanist and economist with specialization, master's degree and doctorate. Plastic artist. Inventor. Scriptwriter. Scholarship holder in European universities. Director of Sueños de Escritor Foundation and Dafra editions. Literary and academic awards in the years 2001-2005-2008-2010-2016-2017.