What we try is to convince ourselves we can remember certain events at will. We then attempt to recall every detail and hope it’ll instantly appear in our consciousness. What’s known for certain is major events such as our wedding can be recalled, anything beyond that is questionable.
Often, we’ll argue with someone about a past event you’ve shared with them. You’re both absolutely convinced your recollection is right and the other is wrong.
We like to believe our memory is precise, intact, reliable, stable, preserved and waiting for us …