Being Is Remembering: On Lockeâs Theory of Consciousness, Mnemohistory, and the Game Remember Me

Frank G. Bosman

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On Lockeâs Theory of Consciousness, Mnemohistory, and the Game Remember Me

In: Memory â Papers Read at the Jewish and Christian Perspectives Conference, Utrecht 2022

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This contribution discusses the concept of âmnemohistoryâ through an analysis of the video game Remember Me. The gameâs protagonist Nilin has the ability to manipulate other peopleâs memories by subtly changing details, which changes how they see themselves and act. The author analyses how the game connects memories to identity and consciousness based on Lockeâs theory. It also explores themes of sin, temptation, paradise lost, and climate change. The contribution argues that the game shows how the past shapes the present through remembered history rather than objective facts. It raises questions about memory manipulation and who owns memories.

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Memory â Papers Read at the Jewish and Christian Perspectives Conference, Utrecht 2022

Series:Â Jewish and Christian Perspectives Series, Volume: 43

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004737532

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 23 Jul 2025

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Chapter 14 Being Is Remembering

On Lockeâs Theory of Consciousness, Mnemohistory, and the Game Remember Me

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Memory â Papers Read at the Jewish and Christian Perspectives Conference, Utrecht 2022