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ELI5 Memories - how do our brains store them?
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ELI5 Memories - how do our brains store them?

What is happening physically in us when we create a memory? Do our brains move memory in our brains when they transition from short term to long term memory? Why are different types of memories stored in different parts of the brain? What happens to...

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

May 14, 20218m 18s

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Show Notes

What is happening physically in us when we create a memory? Do our brains move memory in our brains when they transition from short term to long term memory? Why are different types of memories stored in different parts of the brain? What happens to memories when we are drunk?

 

... We explain like i'm five!

 

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