Look back and remember what is a core memory of you childhood? Now lock it in and ask yourself what does it say about you? 

Core memories was first seen from the movie in 2015 called Inside Out, Core memories are seen as 5 or so most important memories that you have collected. The thought of these events are so powerful when you experience them instantly shape your personality, behaviors and sense of self.

Now the question is do these memories exists or is it another trick that your brain is pulling on you? It Is common that we use memories to construct a sense of self and they support our psychological wellbeing, but science suggests the notions of a “core Memory” is faulty.

We as humans can’t simply predict what will become a core memory. Although we do remember emotional event’s more than neutral events, we don’t get to choose our memories. That ties in that core memories are no more accurate than others. Core memories are major life turning events but is sill portrayed as snapshot of the past but they can easily be mistaken with a term called flash ball memories where you Remember something important in a very specific time.

While core memory is not life changing but shows how valuable our memories are. These core memories help’s gives us a window to our former selves and dose help with some decision making but dose shape your whole personality.