I’m not sure if you are serious about this argument or using it as a rhetorical one for purposes of a historical argument, given GP’s context.

Regardless, I would hope that onlookers do not believe in these ideas scientifically because we know an lot about the liver and it’s place within the body.

> The liver is the store of your Emotions.

Emotions are not stored, they are experienced by way of the Amygdala within the brain. It is sensitive to neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.

> Thats why its called "The Liver"

This organ was given its name long ago and its origin is debated (toss up between old Germanic/Norse languages or PIE). The true nature of this organ was unknown when it was named, however.

> Its where all that you intake, including food and alcohol get processed.

The liver does not process everything you “intake” but it does do a great deal, mainly acting as a catalyst for the decomposition of many types of molecules into useable substances.

> Alcohol is consumed to either enhance or suppress experiences.

Ethanol is a neurological depressant (as opposed to a stimulant) and prevents the normal operation of the brain for which the symptoms include impulsivity, reduction in reactivity, motor function impairment, memory loss, etc. it’s a poison that your liver is really good at breaking down.

> This is also why Alcohol has been a prevalent substance forever.

Alcohol has been prevalent because it’s easy to make, sterilized food while still being safe to consume, and (at high enough concentrations) would give you an altered state of mind that has had both cultural and religious significance throughout history.

I know somebody who had a liver transplant. They didn't gain any new memories or lose their old ones. Unless the doctors used a liver memory transfer device, I don't think memories are stored there.

And, I'm not an astrobiologist but I don't think DNA stores your memories and experiences.

Can HN get rid of the light gray text on light background please? It is annoying and user-hostile. I shouldn't have to squint to read a comment just because I arrived here later than those who think they deserve a better reading experience than I do.

A very nice Just So Story.

https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/liver#:~:text=the%2520human...).

That's fine and all, but I don't think the ancient greeks knew about DNA, alcohol processing, etc? I always assumed it was the liver because the liver physically grows back. But that is also modern medical knowledge. I'm just saying that prometheus legend reads differently when viewed from the ancient greek context. There is a richer, deeper layer that is missing without this context. As is the case with most literature.