How does your brain transform experiences into lasting memories? What determines which moments you’ll remember and which you’ll forget? In her book Remember, Lisa Genova reveals how memories are formed through four fundamental steps in the brain: encoding, consolidation, storage, and retrieval. She explains that memory formation isn’t just about storing information—it’s an active process shaped by attention, emotion, and context. Keep reading to discover the fascinating journey of how your experiences become memories, and learn why some moments stick while others fade away.
How Memories Are Formed: The 4 Steps the Brain Takes
