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This update is too large, I made too many notes on stuff. Nonetheless, it is very nice to see progress. I've made note revisions on the following topics: - Learning - Writing - Various Linux-related stuff I've yet to start learning illustration but I'll be starting tomorrow for an update how do I keep in mind with those writings. There are still a lot of things to be processed from the backlog with yet more notes on learning but I keep having those perspectives whenever I practice so ehhh... Better have those than nothing? Furthermore, I've also updated the timestamp format. It is pretty simple to update all of the notes with a couple of `sed` calls. Aaaand, I've also changed the way how the assets stored with the folders only leaving it up for the generated files instead of enforcing it on every note. I create more visual aids and managing them is a pain for each note. This restructuring frees me of that burden.
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#+title: The basics of memory
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#+date: 2021-05-02 23:05:42 +08:00
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#+date_modified: 2021-07-20 17:57:59 +08:00
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#+language: en
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As for this note, we'll talk about the basics of memory neuroscientifically.
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# TODO: Practices on improving memory
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* Basic anatomy of the brain
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Remebering from our basic biology lessons, we know that the brain contains *neurons that store information*.
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These information can be connected together with *synapses that represents a web of thoughts* from the process of [[id:1e135aee-0464-4756-9f55-bbf12afe8254][Chunking]].
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It shows why [[id:9f1f35dd-7cf9-4f47-a9a9-b647e5daa2af][We are more associative than structured]];
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indeed, we are very skilled in linking and jumping between ideas.
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You may have moments of suddenly remembering that you forgot to bring something while in the middle of your nap or a Eureka! moment where you suddenly understand why the quadratic formula makes sense.
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The memory can be compared to the muscles as it strengthens the more you use and decays the more you neglect.
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In order for this to work, however, you need to set some time for the neural structure to harden first.
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This is why cramming doesn't work and [[id:063dfd73-dbf5-437b-b6f1-d7aeca196f31][Spaced repetition]] is often considered a better method.
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* Working and long-term memory
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Our brain has a lot of ideas and random thought that pass by each day, it also has a large space of information we can store to accommodate.
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While we can categorize many parts of the memory, we'll focus with the two main parts:
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- *The working memory contains all of the immediate information we have for the task at hand.*
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This is our mental scratchpad or our working desk containing all of the tools and materials needed for the project.
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- *The long-term memory contains all of the information we know.*
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This is like our notebook, formally linking all of the information with each other.
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Continuing with the working desk analogy, this is our warehouse of our tools and materials.
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With time, our memory consolidates, becoming more familiar with the concept.
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This is when we get out of our beginner phase to a semi-expert.
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When we retrieve a memory, it can be strengthened and even altered forming false memories.
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* Focused and diffused mode
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While there are many ways to describe the state of memory, we'll use two: focused and diffused mode.
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- *Focused mode is when we intensely use our mental capacity to do a task.* — e.g., solving a math problem, completing a coding competition problem set, cooking a new meal, [[id:815b2beb-40a0-4e79-9097-5b688189ad5b][Writing]], [[id:cd7e8120-6953-44a6-9004-111f86ac52dc][Illustration]], [[id:0d2264a6-e487-4761-818a-d17d2833120f][Note-taking]].
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- *Diffused mode is the relaxed state of our mind.*
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It often happens when we take a break, walk outside, and give in to guilty pleasures.
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Despite the conception our brain is working whenever we focus, our brain is working all day.
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