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Patient H.M. would seem to be counter evidence to your assertion. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Molaison



I don't think so.

> For post-1953 information he was able to modify old memories with new information. For instance, he could add a memory about Jonas Salk by modifying his memory of polio.

Additionally, the surgery he had, caused him to have a very... unique neurological structure. I'd hesitate to generalize his experiences directly that way.




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