Brains On! Science podcast for kids

How much can your brain hold?

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Aug 8, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mark's Brain Feels Full

  • Mark felt his brain was completely full after learning many facts and couldn't process new information.
  • He joked about needing to delete some memories to make room, illustrating a common feeling of mental overload.
INSIGHT

How Memories Form Neuron Connections

  • Memories form through neurons working in teams, sending signals to each other.
  • Strong, emotional, and unique memories create stronger connections between neurons, stored in spaces between them.
INSIGHT

Brain's Huge Storage Capacity

  • The brain has about 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion connections between neurons.
  • These connections allow storage capacity estimated at around one million gigabytes, meaning the brain does not run out of space.
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