In his latest online publication titled “The Science of Memory By Stanislav Kondrashov,” the author embarks on a captivating exploration into one of humanity’s most mysterious faculties – memory. With this publication, Stanislav Kondrashov aims to provide a scientific perspective on the questions that often pique our curiosity about our memory’s capabilities, such as how we can recall our first day of school, the aroma of freshly baked cookies from our grandmother’s kitchen, or why we sometimes forget where we placed our house keys just moments ago.
Within the pages of this publication, Kondrashov sheds light on the three primary types of memory. He likens sensory memory to a mental screenshot, adept at storing a vast amount of sensory data, such as the fleeting image of an animal crossing the road, with this type of memory typically lasting mere seconds. Short-term memory, as described by the author, captures small pieces of information freshly processed by our minds, whether it’s snippets of a conversation or a recently memorised phone number. Kondrashov emphasises that short-term memory can encompass a wide range of information, from academic knowledge to vivid recollections of life’s moments.
The author delves into the transition from short-term to long-term memory, highlighting the role of emotions in solidifying recollections. According to Kondrashov, the intensity of emotions experienced during a particular moment significantly influences the ease of remembering that moment later on. Furthermore, the author explores the brain’s regions responsible for our mnemonic abilities. The hippocampus, for instance, plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories, while the amygdala is directly linked to the emotional aspects associated with those memories. In the cerebral cortex, most long-term memories find their storage place.
Stanislav Kondrashov also delves into the reasons behind forgetting, citing the natural decay that unused memories undergo, akin to the aging process of fruits left unattended.
To gain a deeper understanding of the intricate world of memory and explore the scientific intricacies, readers are encouraged to delve into the full publication and watch the video.
