Posted Date 6-28-19
Some of my work here is instructive and some…”not so much”. This piece is a “not so much” kind of work, so be patient.
Here is an interesting, if very generalized video about memory and how to strengthen it.
Struggling to remember is a pain for me. Not day-to-day things, but remembering the past. What causes us to lose those memories? Do they need more reinforcement or engagement with the senses to codify more permanently? Is it a matter of hard drive space? Is there something to this amazing cartoon (not literally…)?
So, where on Earth do false memories come from? There must be a reinforcement point in which the false memory is codified, but when and how does that happen? Does it usually happen when the person is struggling to remember or the situation is uncomfortable?
There are answers. A recent Ted Talk had some interesting Hippocampus video found here. I have discussed this critical part of the brain in previous posts. My problem is, this process is incredibly profound and, to me, not something we will ever understand completely. I actually hope we never will, because then the potential to force memories on a person will be more real.
What about a newborn baby? How does a pre-crumb-cruncher, without words that match to pictures/sensory experiences, remember anything?? No points of reference except stomach gurgles, uncomfortable accommodations and the like even begin to turn new stimuli into words and memories…and does everything get positioned for them to be in long-term memory at first?
I am long on questions here and shorter on answers, but I am going to spend some time researching and reading about the topic and we will meet back here some day next week to discuss my thoughts. How about you do the same, if you have time, and share in the comments or on the Facebook posts?
Update: Mom had another great day yesterday. The roulette wheel of memories rolled yesterday for her and she, out of the blue, mentioned her parents’ names again. She spoke nearly completely using only numbers yesterday other than a few passing words and the mention of her folks. BUT, she is happy and doing well all things considered.
Thank you all for walking with me and learning with me. Soooo much to know and such little time. Have a great weekend, and happy studying!
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