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One of my close friends was a researcher in neuroscience and memory, and I'll tell you - this just simply isn't true for the majority of people. Lots of stuff y
by lionhearted 16y ago
One of my close friends was a researcher in neuroscience and memory, and I'll tell you - this just simply isn't true for the majority of people. Lots of stuff you input is just lost if you don't make a note or copy it down.
If you come across a really valuable obscure piece of information, you really ought to make a note of it, especially if you're not likely to come across it again.
- Swizec 16y agoI've noticed this as well. However, once I note something down I might as well throw the piece of paper away. When I need the knowledge in a fuzzy way (obscure reference, seed of an idea etc.) it will just be there. If I need it specifically (like on an exam) noting it down or pretty much anything doesn't help, I have to study for the occasion and when I do my notes are too incomplete to be of help, I have to confer a more reliable source.
- DougBTX 16y ago> it will just be there. And if you don't remember it, you won't notice yourself being any worse off.