Taking photos of your vacation actually makes your memories sharper, completely debunking the idea that cameras make us 'forget' the moment.

For years, we were told that snapping pictures 'outsourced' our memory to our phones, making us less likely to remember the actual event. This naturalistic study found the opposite: when you choose to take a photo, it forces your brain to focus on the object’s details. In gallery settings, people who took photos remembered the objects better than those who didn't. This means you should stop feeling guilty about your camera roll; it’s actually helping you encode your life. Choosing what to capture is a form of active engagement that glues the memory to your brain.