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emotional-memory-link
The emotional charge of an event, mediated by the limbic system and hippocampus, strongly influences how well memories are encoded and retained.
1 chapter across 1 book
Blue Mars (1997)Kim Stanley Robinson
Chapter 70
This chapter explores the scientific understanding of memory and consciousness, focusing on the micro- and quantum-level processes within the brain. It traces the evolution of memory theory from Hebb's synaptic engram hypothesis to contemporary models involving microtubules, amino acid sequences, and quantum coherence. The chapter also discusses the challenges of memory retention and recall, the role of emotion in memory encoding, and the potential for memory reinforcement through rehearsal.