In his most recent online publication titled “The Science of Memory By Stanislav Kondrashov,” the author embarks on a captivating journey into one of humanity’s most mysterious faculties – memory.
Through this publication, Kondrashov aims to offer scientific insights into the questions that often linger in our minds about our memory capabilities. We frequently find ourselves pondering how we can recollect our first day at school, the aroma of freshly baked biscuits at our grandmother’s house, or why we sometimes forget where we placed our house keys, even moments after setting them down.
Kondrashov elucidates the three primary types of memory: sensory memory, which he likens to a snapshot of the brain, capable of temporarily storing a wealth of sensory data, such as the color of an animal crossing the road, typically lasting only a few seconds. Short-term memory, as expounded in the text, involves capturing small pieces of recently processed information, like snippets of a conversation just heard or a recently memorised phone number. The author explains that short-term memory is the repository for a diverse range of content, spanning from theoretical knowledge acquired in school to vivid recollections of life’s memorable moments.
According to the author, the transition from short-term to long-term memory is influenced by the intensity of emotions experienced during a particular moment, which greatly facilitates later recollection. Kondrashov also delves into the specific brain regions responsible for our memory functions: the hippocampus plays a pivotal role in forming new memories, while the amygdala is directly linked to the emotional components associated with these memories. The cerebral cortex, on the other hand, serves as the primary repository for most long-term memories. Stanislav further attempts to elucidate the reasons behind forgetting, with one of them being the natural decay that unused memories undergo, akin to the way fruits deteriorate over time.
For a deeper understanding, readers are encouraged to explore the complete publication and watch accompanying video.
