Memory is commonly thought of as a straightforward recording device, and yet, what if we conceived of it more as a house? Here in this house, rooms retain pieces of our past — sharp moments, feelings, or remnants of knowledge. Each room holds stories that are unique to us and make us who we are. This concept, also known as the “architecture of memory,” is useful in understanding the way memories are not simply random images, but spaces that are organized inside our minds. Peering into these mental rooms helps to explain why some…
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