Digital Illusion and Childhood Memories
A digital illusion that shows adults their younger face helped them recall richer childhood memories, hinting at a deep link between body and memory.
In a study, adults watched themselves on a computer screen while their face was digitally morphed to look younger.
After experiencing this "enfacement illusion," participants felt genuine ownership over the child-like face and recalled significantly more specific details from their childhood.
- They provided richer descriptions of childhood events.
- They offered more sensory details, emotions, and contextual information.
Participants who embodied their younger face recalled significantly more specific details from their childhood.
Author's summary: Digital illusion helps adults recall childhood memories.
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