Why is developing long term memory so hard for our brain?
Anyone who has tried to learn a new language , memorize a poem or song, or remember a dialogue for a play has encountered the frustrating limitation of our brain's memory: we cannot memorize things after just one, two, or even half a dozen attempts. In contrast, we can instantly store almost anything in a computer or phone memory and recall it whenever needed. What makes our brain’s memory different from electronic memory? Why does our brain’s memory seem so poor compared to computer memory? Computer Memory: Localized and Precise Electronic devices use memory for a single purpose: to store information (in the form of 0’s and 1’s) until it is intentionally erased to make room for new information. Each bit is assigned to specific transistors with well-defined locations, allowing precise recall. All stored information is treated equally; the memory does not prioritize or discard information as useless. Unlike our brains, computer memory does not "forget" or remove what see...