Memory Neural or Not Neural by Annie De Muynck

Examining the nebulous nature of forgetfulness, Memory Neural or Not Neural by Annie De Muynck is a probing essay about Freud’s dynamic theories of anticipatory ideas, transference, and the emotional susceptibility of memory. Using Freud’s own experiences during a seminal journey to illustrate the malleable nature of memory, the author masterfully links different aspects of psychoanalysis to linguistic theory and the philosophical rhetoric of Lacan. Intended for a deeper dive into familiar realms of analytic thought, this brief yet comprehensive read is an illuminating thesis on one of Freud’s many paradoxical revelations.