> [!tldr] When you remember memories and gain new value from them Stocks pay dividends. You buy a stock, which is an investment. That investment pays out in bits and pieces over time. You make a memory. This memory stays with you over time. When you recall this memory, it gives you value each time - either enjoyment or benefits from experience. - **Memory:** Touch hot stove and get burnt - **Dividend**: You no longer touch the stove without checking if its hot - **Memory:** You ride a huge roller coaster then throw up - **Dividend:** you have the story of riding the roller coaster and losing you lunch. - **Memory:** You got too drunk and passed out, not remembering the night - **Dividend:** nothing. Probably a hangover. - **Memory:** Watching Netflix or scrolling Instagram for the 100,000th time - **Dividend:** N/A Memory dividends, like other [[Retirement (index)|investments]] accrue compounding returns. Just not in the normal sense. When you relive a memory in the form of story telling, you get new value. If the story is particularly good, you may endear yourself to others and make new friends. **** # More ## Source - [[Die with Zero]]