The "Groundhog Day" Effect

[Quorra Knighton]

Time is a fickle entity. It is what we make of it, and yet it is independent of our actions. One element, or personality of time that I enjoy greatly is what is known as The "Groundhog Day" Effect, which receives its name from the 1993 movie, "Groundhog Day".

Such instances of time manipulation are intriguing, yet I would like to hear opinions from others as to its veracity or even possibility.

I propose that this effect is a common phenomenon. In a sense, I propose this occurs for many humans. Do we not relive the events we have experienced in the past for every day of our present lives? The future is just as important on our present actions, as well. While I may remember the derisive words I said to my best friend for the rest of my life, my friend may forget what I said the very next day. That event never happened to them, and therefore it results in a "Groundhog Day" Effect. Other instances can be drawn from living if one puts thought to it.

I am curious to read other comments.

 

[Num7]

You are suggesting that any event that you remember while others don't, can be considered within the boundaries of a Groundhog Effect hypothetical phenomenon?

I like the fact, though, that we can sort of relive events in our head indefinitely. Our memory, combined with our imagination allows this.

 

[Mylo.X.]

I like the fact, though, that we can sort of relive events in our head indefinitely. Our memory, combined with our imagination allows this.

It should be noted though that there's no such thing as a pure memory. Every time you revisit a memory you rewrite it. The work of Elizabeth Loftus is very interesting, and alludes to this notion.