Okay, so I was digging into this thing called “Discovering Psychology,” specifically episode 9, which is all about remembering and forgetting. It’s a pretty wild ride when you start thinking about how our brains work. Started off by watching this video, right? It’s called “Remembering and Forgetting.” I found it on some site, but that’s not the point. What got me hooked was how these experts, psychologists, and neuroscientists talk about memory like it’s the key to understanding the brain.
So, I’m watching and taking notes, like a good student. They’re talking about memory, how it’s not just one simple thing but this complex process. It’s influenced by a bunch of stuff, like how much you sleep and, get this, even what you eat. It blew my mind! I mean, I always thought I just had a bad memory, but it turns out there’s way more to it.
Then, I got into this rabbit hole, reading about encoding, storage, and retrieval. Sounds boring, but it’s actually fascinating. It’s like your brain is this giant computer, taking in information, sorting it, and then trying to find it later. Sometimes it works great, sometimes… not so much. Ever had that thing where you know you know something, but you just can’t recall it? It’s like your brain is buffering or something.
- Encoding: This is like the first step, where your brain is trying to make sense of something and get it into your memory.
- Storage: That’s where your brain keeps all this stuff, like a massive hard drive.
- Retrieval: This is when you try to remember something, and your brain goes searching for it.
I spent a good chunk of the day just trying to apply these concepts to my own life. Like, why can I remember every lyric to a song from when I was a kid but forget what I had for breakfast? It’s crazy. I even tried some memory tricks, like associating things with images or making up silly stories. It kind of works, but it’s a lot of effort.
I also watched other similar video about “Crash Course Psychology” and it’s kind of similar. I really do a lot of practice for my brain.
The Takeaway
The big thing I learned is that memory is way more complicated than I thought. It’s not just about being good or bad at remembering. It’s this whole system that’s affected by so many things. And, you know what? It’s kind of comforting to know that forgetting is normal. It’s just part of how our brains work. Still, I’m going to keep trying to improve my memory, even if it’s just to remember where I put my keys.
