The Relationship Between Attention and Memory

Episode 7: The Relationship Between Attention and Memory

In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck & Matt dive deep into one of the most foundational - and misunderstood - relationships in cognitive science: the dance between attention and memory.

From fleeting thoughts in working memory to lasting life lessons in long-term memory, it turns out that attention isn’t just about what we notice... it's also about what we remember.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

🔹 Revisiting definitions of words we often take for granted, including "memory" and "attention"

🔹 How memories shape the way we direct our attention

🔹 The link between alertness, capability to attend and intensity

🔹 The different types of memory (as interpreted by Franck!)

🔹 The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve and how learning "little and often" is more effective than last-minute cramming or intensive bursts of learning

🔹 Neuroplasticity and our brain's ability to adapt over time
... and a whole lot more!

Whether you're a coach, a curious mind, or someone trying to optimise your mental performance, this conversation offers an insight into important concepts for your everyday life.

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📃 Today’s Source Material: "The Relation Between Attention and Memory" by Cowan et al. (2024).