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This seems to be the most concise summary of the finding in the article: >the brain sorts its memories into different categories that are stored separately, wi

This seems to be the most concise summary of the finding in the article: >the brain sorts its memories into different categories that are stored separately, with the neocortex used for reliable generalizations and the hippocampus for exception Also notable: >Each time an experience is recalled, there are changes in the connection weights of the network, causing memory elements to get more averaged out. It raises questions about the circumstances under which “eyewitness testimony [could] be protected from bias and influence from repeated onslaughts of queries.” Eyewitness testimony has been under fire for a long time. IIRC, "flashbulb" memories are perceived to be more well-remembered by those who have them because of the associated emotions, but they're not actually more reliable. Something that wasn't mentioned in the article, but which it made me wonder about, is conspiracy theories and other magical thinking. Could it be a mis-coding of an exception as something generalizable? That would point to a need for attempting to train people to be more skeptical about new findings.

biogene 3y ago
>That would point to a need for attempting to train people to be more skeptical about new findings Ironically, many people who were skeptical of the new mrna vaccines were labelled as conspiracy theorists!
12907835202 3y ago
I have a daily diary I've kept for 6 years. It's just bullet points but everyday I can see what I did 30 days ago and the same date every year. I think that's helped reinforce those memories. That strengthening of memories ideas has lead me to think I should do the same for everything I learn. Just quick bullet points I'm reminded of later. But I've never done it mostly because it would be too taxing. I often fill in what I did 3 days later not on the day and remembering what I learnt 3 days ago is even harder than remembering what I did. I've meant to try and build a habit like making a quick note everytime I go to the toilet or have a drink but again, haven't managed it yet.

biogene 3y ago

>That would point to a need for attempting to train people to be more skeptical about new findings Ironically, many people who were skeptical of the new mrna vaccines were labelled as conspiracy theorists!

12907835202 3y ago

I have a daily diary I've kept for 6 years. It's just bullet points but everyday I can see what I did 30 days ago and the same date every year. I think that's helped reinforce those memories. That strengthening of memories ideas has lead me to think I should do the same for everything I learn. Just quick bullet points I'm reminded of later. But I've never done it mostly because it would be too taxing. I often fill in what I did 3 days later not on the day and remembering what I learnt 3 days ago is even harder than remembering what I did. I've meant to try and build a habit like making a quick note everytime I go to the toilet or have a drink but again, haven't managed it yet.