We all have those moments we'd rather forget and secretly hope everyone else has forgotten too. O...

We all have those moments we'd rather forget and secretly hope everyone else has forgotten too. O...We all have those moments we'd rather forget and secretly hope everyone else has forgotten too. O...

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Kiranmai M

• 1d

We all have those moments we'd rather forget and secretly hope everyone else has forgotten too.

Out of curiosity, I decided to look into why our brains keep replaying these memories. The neuroscience behind it turned out to be far more fascinating than I expected.

If you've ever wondered why embarrassing moments seem to live rent-free in your mind, this article is for you.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1axdSKNYp6BU0FTfYmogqYB7EycawwuQ1/view?usp=drive_link

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Sabrina Polanco

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• Jul 16

The best campaigns make you wish you were there.

That's why flash photography is everywhere right now.

Hard shadows, blown highlights, awkward crops...

The photos don't feel like someone spent six hours art directing every detail (even though they probably did). They feel like someone grabbed a camera because they didn't want the night to end.

Traditional campaigns ask us to look at a product. Direct flash makes us feel like we accidentally walked into the middle of a great night, where the product just happens to be part of the memory.

It feels like brands are shifting from selling aspiration to creating a sense of belonging.

Is this just another visual trend, or is it a sign of a bigger cultural shift?

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