Memory is a complex and fascinating process binding the threads that form the tapestry of our lives, providing the links with the near and distant past which help to make up the consistent 'story' of our experiences.
Such memories colour the way we live in the present and how we think about the future, influencing our attitude to life, our decision-making, and our capacity to learn as we remember facts as well as events. We also 'remember' how to walk and run or to dance, drive, swim or knit. As we delve more into the role and function of memory we realise that, without it, we simply could not function in our day-to-day lives.
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