Copy Quote by Pete Docter
“Every time you recall a memory, you're basically making another copy of it and, at that same point, it is susceptible to new changes and adaptations.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pixar Talk, 2015
Recalling a memory creates a new, malleable version that can be altered.
In simple terms: Memories change each time you remember them.
Be aware that recollections are not fixed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- learning
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect personal identity?
- Can we trust our past?
Memories may become distorted over time.