How computer memory works - Kanawat Senanan

In many ways, our memories make us who we are, helping us remember our past, learn and retain skills, and plan for the future. And for the computers that often act as extensions of ourselves, memory plays much the same role. Kanawat Senanan explains how computer memory works.

Lesson by Kanawat Senanan, animation by TED-Ed.

[OlofsFavoriter]

What I have learned from being a PC enthusiast for about 2 years:
Heat ruins everything

[MedEighty]

This was a lot more detailed than I expected it to be.

[theredeyther]

The fact that humans managed to invent these things is insane

[TheOtakuPrince]

"Immortality is out of reach, for humans and computers alike."
That really hit me!

[morningmadera]

Cave walls are the best for storing written data ...

[shubhamjain]

Being a memory designer, i am shocked that this clip explained basics so easily, well done..

[lemonade]

Pretty awesome high level explanation. Once you learn more about the deeper layers, the more unbelievable it gets. But remember that this progress was made over thousands of years, from melting metal to creating nano sized circuits. It's overwhelming to suddenly try to understand every aspect of computer science.

[dragonlight]

1:22 ted ed predicts the press f to pay respects meme

[JackSassyPants]

So this was a very informative video and all but I can't get over the drawing of the 6 transistors holding hands. It was so cute and I'm so happy they're working together good job TED-Ed animation team.

[SoftechCoding]

7 years later, I used this video the night before a test. The only study material that actually helped me during the examination, could remember the information due to the characters holding hands etc. Almost didn't even click on the video since it's so old. Amazing!

[johnloydantoc]

TED: When you Press "F"

ME: Oh, nice prediction

[krisztianszirtes]

And this is the short story of me freaking out and instantly backing up my drives...

[SuperSmellyBob]

This video is one of the best ones i've seen on youtube. It's Beautiful.

[DragyxCZ]

Thanks for giving me more information about my study field (IT) than my actual school that I go to for on average 7 hours a day 5 times a week and learn basicly nothing. I know, IT is about learning stuff on your own, but when I try learning more I just get confused or completely lost. So yeah I am really happy for channels like those that can put it this simply. :)

[_Forever]

Would love to see a similar episode on quantum computing technology!

[danielav]

I've been wondering how this whole thing works for a while now.
This video answers my question perfectly

[deadasfboi]

That's why I always treated my computer I built like a baby. I get afraid when the power goes out, and my computer shuts down. That's what computer enthusiasts wishes never happens, like me.

[white_shadow_]

Beautiful! For someone who isn't interested very much in a way computers work, and doesn't have any deep knowledge about computers, I think there isn't a better way to present this.

[piano]

This is REAL teaching! Direct 'No BS' education. I like that. Thank you!

[shreya]

1 minute into the video and I'm here to comment before it ends.

The editing is so visual. Literally almost every word is animated in one way or another. (Especially the sice, cost and speed one) And the idea to put smiles on the hardware components to make them look friendly and humane has literallly made me "think from the hardware's persective."