Psychology

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Abstract visualization of a brain with interconnected glowing nodes, representing working memory processing multiple thoughts to form consciousness.

Neuroscience & Mind

What Is Working Memory and How It Powers Your Consciousness?

Imagine holding seven distinct thoughts at once.

Juliana Campos·July 20, 2026

An artistic representation of the human brain during sleep, illustrating neural pathways and memory consolidation, with the hippocampus glowing.

Neuroscience & Mind

How Does the Human Brain Form and Retrieve Memories?

Every night, as you drift into slow-wave sleep, your hippocampus repeatedly reactivates and replays the day's experiences, effectively rewriting them into your long-term memory.

Juliana Campos·June 5, 2026