THE TREACHEROUS MEMORY

In The Treacherous Memory, Boris Kriger explores the paradox that our sense of identity is fundamentally shaped by imperfect, often unreliable memories. Drawing from various fields, including cognitive science and philosophy, he argues that the very flaws in our memory—its tendency to forget or revise—are vital for our growth, morality, and sense of self. The book also considers the threats posed by digital technology’s ability to create immutable records of our past, prompting reflection on what it truly means to remember and be human.