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We are taught that in nature, nothing is wasted. Confining ourselves to human beings, when we die our physical bodies get recycled. What becomes of our non-physical memories and experiences?
BiGyElLoWhAt said:Nothing gets wasted in a computer, either. What happens to a computer's "intangible" memories and experiences? I'm not so sure a physics site is the place to talk philosophy. And that's what this question is, since no one can really knows how to model our memories or experiences, except perhaps as arbitrary electrical signals and chemical states. Maybe this is a neurology question. Why do you say "non-physical" memories and experiences?
When we die, our physical bodies cease to function, including the brain which stores our memories and experiences. Therefore, our memories and experiences also cease to exist in a tangible form.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that our memories and experiences continue to exist in any form after we die. However, some people believe in the existence of an afterlife or reincarnation, which could potentially include the continuation of memories and experiences.
While we may pass down stories and lessons learned from our memories and experiences to future generations, there is no evidence to suggest that our actual memories and experiences can be inherited by our descendants.
No, our memories and experiences are not stored in our DNA. DNA contains genetic information that determines our physical traits, but it does not store memories or experiences.
While we cannot physically preserve our memories and experiences, we can document them through storytelling, writing, or other forms of media. This allows future generations to learn about our experiences and perspectives, but it does not preserve the actual memories themselves.