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Photographic memory or eidetic memory refers to the ability of a person to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with great accuracy and in seemingly unlimited volume. For instance, many famous artists and composers like Claude Monet and Mozart possibly had eidetic memory. However, Dr. Marvin Minsky in his book The Society of Mind claims to have been unable to verify claims of eidetic memory (see sections 15.3 & 15.6) and considers reports of eidetic memory to be "unfounded myths". Perhaps claims for eidetic memory can be considered a subset of the " urban legend" phenomenon. The word eidetic itself refers to a remarkable recall of vivid images.

Many believe that Autists frequently display this ability, as well as those with similar conditions like Asperger's Syndrome.

1 Eidetic memory in fiction

This is a partial list:

• Funes, the Memorious by Jorge Luis Borges
• Starman Jones by Robert A. Heinlein
• Beyond This HorizonBeyond This Horizon is a 1942 science fiction novel by Robert A. The novel depicts a world where genetic selection for increased health, longevity and intelligence has become so widespread that the unmodified 'control normals' are a coddled, almost endang by Robert A. Heinlein
• Stranger in a Strange LandStranger in a Strange Land is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, which was first published in 1961. It tells the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a human raised by Martians on Mars, as he returns to Earth in early adulthood; the novel explore (the professional witnesses) by Robert A. Heinlein
• Digital FortressDigital Fortress is a book by Dan Brown that was published in 1998. Plot overview Susan Fletcher, a brilliant mathematician, head of NSA's cryptography division, finds herself faced with an unbreakable code, resistant even to brute-force attacks by a 3,00 by Dan BrownDan Brown (born on February 22, 1964 in New Hampshire) is an American author of detective thrillers. His novels include: Digital Fortress ( 1998) Angels and Demons ( 2000) Deception Point ( 2001) The Da Vinci Code ( 2003) He graduated from Phillips Exeter
• The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene WolfeGene Wolfe (born May 7, 1931) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is noted for his dense, allusion-rich prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith, which he adopted in marrying a Catholic. He is a prolific short story wr
• My Idea of Fun by Will SelfWill Self is an English novelist, reviewer and columnist. Will Self is known for his satirical, grotesque and fantastic novels and short stories set in seemingly parallel universes. These include Cock and Bull (1992) the story of a man and woman who devel
• For Kings and Planets by Ethan Canin
• Small GodsSmall Gods is a novel by Terry Pratchett, part of his phenomenally popular " Discworld" series. It was published in 1992. Pratchett tells the origin of the god Om, and his relations with his prophet, the reformer Brutha; in the process Pratchett satirises by Terry Pratchett