Psychology
Why Facts Stick Better When You Relate Them to Yourself
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We are inherently so self-absorbed that we only remember information if it directly concerns us. The self-reference effect shows that memory significantly improves when individuals relate information to their own personal experiences. If a boring historical fact does not somehow validate your personal narrative, your mind aggressively rejects it.
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