11min chapter

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin cover image

David Eagleman

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

CHAPTER

The Complexity of Memory and Perception

This chapter explores the physical mechanisms of memory storage and retrieval in the brain, emphasizing the roles of short-term and long-term memory. It highlights developmental differences in memory and decision-making between children and adults, alongside the brain's plasticity and sensory substitution techniques. Additionally, the chapter delves into the limitations of human perception, particularly concerning the vast electromagnetic spectrum beyond visible light.

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