The Art and Science of Remembering
Key techniques for creating a lasting memory
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7 min readJul 1, 2019
Cramming for the exam, repeating someone’s name: Some experts say they’re not that effective at solidifying a memory.
Memories don’t just happen — they’re made. In the brain, the process involves converting working memory — things we’ve just learned — into long-term memories. Scientists have known for…