A note to the forgetful: be thankful you don’t remember everything. It means your brain is working properly.
According to a new study, the brain only chooses to remember memories it thinks are most relevant, and actively suppresses those that are similar but less used, helping to lessen the cognitive load and prevent confusion. (…)
A good example is the confusion that arises when we change passwords on our computers or email accounts. We often mix up old and new passwords at first, but through repetition we develop a strong memory of the new password and forget the old one.
[Forgetfulness is a tool of the brain]
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2 comments:
fascinating!
the boy who plays bass guitar
the boy who's wearing flares
he didn't care
he lit the fuse and ran for a mile
his space rocket went up in style <3
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