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Attention Drives Memory Formation
- Forgetting where you put your phone or keys often happens because your attention was elsewhere.
- Memories are not recorded like videos; they only form when you actively pay attention.
Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon
- "Tip of the tongue" is a common memory glitch where you can't recall a word but know it exists.
- Giving up the search often helps the word resurface later naturally.
Using Tech Helps Memory
- Using Google or a smartphone to look up forgotten words doesn't weaken your memory.
- Outsourcing memory tasks is practical and not a sign of cognitive decline.