years, memory training has become more efficient as we understand more of how the brain works.
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emory is such a tricky thing. It’s the powerhouse of our brain which allows us to make connections to our world, our people, our society, and yet it is so fickle. I like to think of memory in terms of a computer because it is easier that way, but the truth is, this visualization is a tool of memory too. Our brains have multiple memory banks and storage strategies that we have yet to completely unlock and understand. But we do have a basic knowledge of how memories are formed and stored which we use in AI and this is quite incredible. The work on memory is ongoing but through the
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Synaptic thoughts are the connections we make when something is triggered in our brain. The more BY DONESA WALKER connectivity that one thought has, the longer it stays and begins to link to others which then forms a memory synapse or connection which can be used, stored, retrieved, or discarded. Like a computer, what is deleted or trashed is truly rarely deleted or trashed but rather minimized and left unstimulated until another connected thought stimulates it… bringing it back to life, so to speak. Most memory is visually stored or connected. Even people who are completely blind create mental imagery to store memory, which makes those who struggle with visual imagery at a larger disadvantage to store memory. With all the visual input in today’s society, we are harming this creative
