Explain Why a Flashbulb Memory Is Both Special and Ordinary

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Essay

Explain why a flashbulb memory is both special and ordinary. Provide an example of a flashbulb memory from your own experience to support your thinking.

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Definitions:

Normal Accidents

A theory that predicts that in complex technological systems, accidents are inevitable due to the unpredictable interaction of multiple failures.

Human Subjectivity

The condition or quality of being subjective, referring to how individuals' perspectives, emotions, and experiences are uniquely their own and influence their understanding of the world.

Technology Failure

Events or conditions where technological systems do not operate as intended, leading to negative outcomes or disruptions.

Acid Rain

Acid rain refers to precipitation that is significantly more acidic than normal, resulting from atmospheric pollution, especially the emission of sulfur and nitrogen compounds.