Eli5 the brains ability to not run out of “storage”
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One of the primary functions of memory is to forget things and toss them away. Your mind is constantly bombarded with information from sight, sound, touch, and taste. The bulk of this information is generally useless so it’s discarded. But it will hold onto things that are deemed important like skills you need to survive as your brain will prioritize things that can keep the body as safe as possible.
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