The Brain as a Record of Experiences

The brain serves as a repository of past experiences, with every memory contributing to one's emotional landscape. When sensory information from an experience floods the brain, it prompts neurons to form networks that encode these memories through unique patterns. These patterns are chemically connected to emotions, influencing how effectively experiences are remembered. Significant events, such as historical occurrences, create strong memories, largely because they evoke intense feelings that command attention and leave lasting impressions.