Topic > Human Experience and John Russon's Theory of Memory

When it comes to evaluating his theory, it makes a lot of sense. His theory is that memories revolve and are dictated around objects. I believe his idea is true. The reason for this is that in his theory Russon suggests that we ourselves are objects so that we can recall memories. I know it's possible because I can recall my memories. When we remember our memories it is because we have put a part of ourselves into them. We (objects) thus become containers of our memories. Russon also argues that our memories (experiences) can be the result of other objects. When we put a part of ourselves into an object it becomes a memory. The object is then the basis of a memory. An example is when we have a stuffed animal. It's not the stuffed animal we remember, it's the comfort we felt behind the animal that allows it to become a memory. When we place a personal part of ourselves in an object it allows us to return and remember it. It forms a personal connection between the rabbit and ourselves. This is why I think Russon's theory is absolutely correct. Objects are the cause of ours