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Your attention shapes your experiences and memories.

Psychology research reveals how the brain organizes experiences into meaningful chapters based on internal goals and external environments.

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Naveen Sankar S
Oct 10, 2024
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An illustration showing the brain dividing the day into chapters. The brain is depicted with glowing segments or pathways, each representing a different 'chapter' of the day, such as dining at a restaurant, attending a meeting, or watching TV. Around the brain, these chapters are visually represented by small, distinct scenes from daily life. Subtle neural connections and prefrontal cortex activity are highlighted, showing how attention shapes these divisions. The color palette should be calming, with soft transitions between the different chapters.

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Researchers at Columbia University have discovered that the brain creates new “chapters” of the day based not only on changes in surroundings but also on internal goals and attention. This process helps us understand and remember events more clearly, revealing how life experiences are divided into meaningful segments.

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