The brain’s fear center moonlights as the save button for memories

100 points by The_Weekend_Baker 13 hours ago on reddit | 3 comments

I bet this is why negative memories are so much more easily remembered than some positive memories or passive memories.

: ImUsuallyTony | 3 hours ago
Well, in theory that would be hugely beneficial to survival.

one bad train delay from years ago i remember in detail but not the 50 normal trips. the study is on fear in mice though so it doesn't show it holds for all negative memories