We often think of sight and sound as the dominant senses shaping our perception of the world. But what about smell? Often overlooked, the sense of smell, or olfaction, plays a surprisingly powerful role in our lives, particularly in memory formation and emotional response. In fact, the connection between scent and memory is so profound that it has its own name: the Proust phenomenon.
The Proust Phenomenon: A Trip Down Memory Lane
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