Why can I think very complex things, but cannot remember them long enough to convey them to others?

Question

When I get to thinking about some things, like the meaning of life, whether there is a god, the universe, and other big questions, I can think very, very complex things in my head that seem clear as day. REALLY complicated stuff.

The thing is, when I go to write it down after pondering it, it leaves me. I can't even remember the basics of the idea usually.

Does anybody else do that?

What do you mean it isn't possible? Don't try and tell me, you fool, I've experienced it!

Answer 1

That is a common thing. your brain is powerful, but it also forgets quickly.. you gotta train it, or just take a notebook with you. I find that sometimes when i make up some music( and i 'm not a musician, just an amateur with low low skills), that i forget everything of a super wonderful melody i make.. and then i feel so bad about losing it..

Good luck

Answer 2

Um, if you can't remember the details, how do you know the answers were complex?

What you say can't happen. If you know you thought a complex answer then you have a basis for it. I mean, I could just as well tell everyone that I can be invisible, but when I go to try to be, it doesn't happen.

Answer 3

Yeah it happens when I am in the car driving somewhere. I got a digital recorder and once I got used to talking to it, thinking out loud, it has become so useful when I want to write about those ideas later.

Answer 4

I tell you thinking complex is not a smart thing.Get rid of it.Think simple and straight.You are not even clear what inspires you.If a complex thought distrubs me for a long time,I get rid of it.

Answer 5

All that can be said, can be said clearly, eventually.
What cannot be said clearly, has not been thought clearly.