How to remember More? The Science of memory and the Art of forgetting

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Our personalities are constituted of moments and memories, that ultimately determine our thinking and behavior. Therefore, We fear aging, dementia, Alzheimer's, and memory loss as memory is essential to our functioning and identity. Thus, knowing its formation and operation is crucial to improve mental health and self-confidence.

How to remember More? The Science of memory and the Art of forgetting is the topic of this long video, based on the review of the famous neuroscientist Lisa Genova's recent book "Remember".

We all define memory differently. Basically, memory is the process of recording and retaining information by an individual. At the beginning of this video, we introduce why memory is crucial to us and how it is formed and what are the steps in creation.

In the next part, the function and importance of the Hippocampus of our brain as a memory weaver is explained in brief. It is also explained how human memory is abstract in form and is different from physical computer memory or any memory bank. How neuron networks construct and retain memories for retrieval in the future with some identified triggering cues which is also retained in abstract memory construction. It is also explained in detail why paying attention along with perception is important for better memory retention and almost full retrieval.

Next, the categories and different types of memory are explained in brief, and how they are different in construction, use, storage, and life.
In the next crucial part, it was explained in brief why we forget and what is the problem of Tip of Tongue i.e. TOT memory problem. Further, we also come to know why memory is transient and why forgetting is essential to create better memory.
Furthermore, how forgetfulness due to Alzheimer's is different from amnesia, is explained. And with a brief understanding of the reason and cause behind Alzheimer, it was tried to explain the devastation possibilities of the disease.
In the end, the most common and effective tips for memory strengthening and reinforcement were examined and explained.

For more information and understanding, it is suggested to go through the Book "Remember" by Lisa Genova
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