The Psychology of Memory - How We Remember and Forget

Описание: The Psychology of Memory: How We Remember and Forget | Duel of Concepts Deep Dive

You will forget 50% of this video within one hour. By tomorrow, less than 20% will remain. And yet—you can still recall your first kiss, exactly where you were on 9/11, or the lyrics to a song you haven’t heard in decades. Why do some memories cling for life while others vanish in minutes?

In this Duel of Concepts Deep Dive, we unravel the mysterious mechanics of memory: the system that makes you who you are, while constantly reshaping itself in ways that seem almost magical.

🔑 What you’ll discover in this video:

The three main systems of memory: sensory, short-term, and long-term

How the hippocampus and amygdala shape what we remember—and why sleep is critical

Why forgetting isn’t a flaw but a feature of cognitive efficiency

The reconstructive nature of memory and how false memories form

Cognitive strategies to strengthen recall (spacing effect, elaboration, interleaving)

The neuroscience behind long-term potentiation and memory consolidation

Insights from memory disorders like amnesia and Alzheimer’s

The future of memory research: optogenetics, brain stimulation, and ethical dilemmas

Memory isn’t a recording—it’s a story your brain rewrites every time you recall it. By understanding how it works, you can improve learning, preserve what matters most, and appreciate the extraordinary machinery behind your identity.

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Your memory may not be perfect, but it is powerful. Let’s unlock its full potential together.

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