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It seems to me more like he's been told he's useless and stupid, with everyone constantly pushing that stereotype onto him, and with his trauma intensifying things, he ends up forgetful. But we can see he's not truly like that - he remembers facts about all the plants, clearly has repressed memories of his childhood, etc.
ahh i see.. makes sense now
Goldfish do not have a three-second memory; that is a complete myth. Scientific studies have proven they can retain memories for at least three to five months and can remember routines, recognize their owners, navigate mazes, and tell time.