Human memory capacity is about filters not storage
Memory capacity is determined by how effectively we filter out irrelevant information rather than raw storage volume. High-capacity individuals use neural mechanisms to prevent distractors from occupying space in their limited working memory.
I discuss a thought-piece from The Economist arguing that US bankruptcy laws perpetuate excess capacity. By helping companies shed debt and stay in business instead of exiting, these laws create a cycle of repeated financial failure.
I'm tracking the rapid expansion of Gmail storage as Google celebrates its first anniversary by increasing capacity to 2GB. The storage limit is currently ticking up by one megabyte every minute for all users.
I'm working to improve my memory by looking at the benefits of meditation and weight management. Meditation increases brain gray matter and spatial memory, while maintaining a healthy BMI helps prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer's.
I found The Memory Hole, a project dedicated to preserving and disseminating endangered information, suppressed documents, and obscure records. It serves as a vital digital archive for public data that is otherwise difficult to access or at risk of being lost.
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