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The Impact of Repeated Jokes on Memory
28:19 - 36:33 (08:14)
The ability to enhance memories lies in the emotion that a person associates with it, even if the emotions are not strong. HM, along with other patients who suffered from brain damage, showed that memories are based on the subconscious knowledge that the brain possesses but is not actively aware of.
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Neurologists and neurosurgeons locate the origin of epileptic seizures to remove brain tissue to treat epilepsy which spreads out from that focal point or foci in the brain causing either minor, petite mal seizures or severe frequent seizures.
28:19 - 30:33 (02:14)
Summary
Neurologists and neurosurgeons locate the origin of epileptic seizures to remove brain tissue to treat epilepsy which spreads out from that focal point or foci in the brain causing either minor, petite mal seizures or severe frequent seizures.
ChapterThe Impact of Repeated Jokes on Memory
EpisodeUnderstand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
The case of HM's epilepsy and subsequent neurosurgery gave significant insights into human learning and memory, where HM's residual capacity to learn new information was not procedural or declarative memory.
30:33 - 32:54 (02:20)
Summary
The case of HM's epilepsy and subsequent neurosurgery gave significant insights into human learning and memory, where HM's residual capacity to learn new information was not procedural or declarative memory.
ChapterThe Impact of Repeated Jokes on Memory
EpisodeUnderstand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
The ability to understand humor isn't impacted the same way as memory by repeat experiences.
32:54 - 36:33 (03:39)
Summary
The ability to understand humor isn't impacted the same way as memory by repeat experiences. While memory can linger with repeat emotional experiences, the familiarity of a joke can wear off its humor quickly.