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Memory is a fundamental aspect of cognition from "summary" of Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer

Memory is not just a mental filing cabinet where we tuck away our past. It is the scaffold of our thought processes, the lens through which we view the world. Without our memories, we would have no concept of self, no ability to plan for the future, no way of making sense of the present. Every perception we have, every action we take, is filtered through the prism of our memories. Our memories shape our identities, influencing the decisions we make and the people we become. They provide us with a sense of continuity, connecting our past experiences to our present selves. Without memory, we would be adrift in a sea of disconnected moments, unable to navigate the complexities of our lives. Memory is the bedrock of cognition, the foundation upon which all other mental processes are built. It is the thread that weaves together our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, creating a coherent narrative of our lives. Without memory, our minds would be a jumble of disjointed fragments, with no way of organizing or making sense of the information bombarding us every day. In a very real sense, memory is what makes us human. It is the mechanism by which we learn, adapt, and grow. It is the key to our creativity, our problem-solving abilities, our capacity for empathy and understanding. Without memory, we would be no different from animals, driven purely by instinct and impulse.
  1. Our emotions, our relationships. It is the source of our wisdom, our intuition, our sense of self. Without memory, we would be lost in a fog of ignorance, unable to connect with the world or with each other.
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Moonwalking with Einstein

Joshua Foer

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