Busting the Most Common Misbelief About Memory Storage ðŸ§
Exploring the Distributed Nature of Memory in the Human Brain (8min read)
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TL;DR Summary:
Memory isn't stored in a single place in the brain but is a complex process involving multiple regions.
The hippocampus quickly absorbs and sorts new information, while the neocortex stores long-term memories.
The process of memory consolidation, mainly during sleep, transfers information from the hippocampus to the neocortex.
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