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Originally Posted by Oling_Roachinen
We're not talking about distorted though.
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Again, he told that story to the expert who was tasked with diagnosing him with or without a concussion. If you don't think Wideman was playing up his symptoms then you are lot more trusting of people than I ever would be.
I'm not commenting on the actual incident. Whether it was an accident, impulse control issues due to a concussion, a stupid hockey player exhibiting anger management issues, or an Oilers fan who developed mind control, I think that's beside my point. I think Wideman was dishonest in his interview with the expert.
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No, I'm talking about physiology and how memories are actually stored. Concussions distort information, especially in the moments directly after the concussion. Have you ever seen a questionnaire for medics evaluating a concussion? You can be conscious and seem alert, yet are not aware of the year or the city you are in. Safe to say that whatever testimony Wideman gives will be distorted at best. Like the witness that doesn't have their glasses on at the time, but swears they saw something 100%, no doubt. Memory is never ever 100%. Don't beat up on Wideman for not knowing which story to go with. He likely never knew and was being advised on what to do.