ELI5- why can’t our brains recall every memory?

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I know there have been cases where a person can have ‘total recall’ after an injury (assuming head)… but why can’t our brains just dig and remember everything?

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Just like computers, our brains have a limited capacity to store and process information, so they have to prioritize what information to keep and what to forget. Memories can also become distorted or forgotten over time due to various factors like age, stress, or injury.

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