Unraveling Memory: Insights from Patient H.M.

This chapter examines the unique case of patient H.M., who experienced profound memory loss yet continued to learn motor skills, challenging previous views on memory localization in the brain. It discusses the interplay between different memory types and their distribution across brain regions, as evidenced by H.M. and others like Phineas Gage. Additionally, the chapter highlights how experiences, such as those of London taxi drivers and Buddhist monks, can shape brain development and cognitive abilities.