Scientists have found a mind trick that helps unlock long-lost childhood memories by altering how people perceive their own bodies. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University discovered that briefly viewing a childlike version of one’s face can make it easier to recall autobiographical memories, including those from early childhood. The “Enfacement Illusion” technique involves watching a live video of one’s face with an image filter resembling how they might have looked as a child. This illusion strengthens the connection between bodily self-perception and autobiographical recall, suggesting that memory retrieval is not purely mental but deeply linked to how we perceive our own bodies. The findings could lead to tools for recovering forgotten memories or treating memory loss.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251103093016.htm