While there are advances in our understanding of how the human brain functions, the storage and processing mechanism of the brain is far from fully understood. We receive hundreds and thousands of sensory inputs throughout a day, and if we process and store every bit of this information, the human brain will be overwhelmed and will be unable to understand the context and respond in a meaningful way. The human brain applies filters to the sensory input it receives continuously. It is understood that there are three compartments to human memory:
- Sensory memory: This is the first-level memory, and the majority of the information is flushed within milliseconds. Consider, for example, when we are driving a car. We encounter thousands of objects and sounds on the way, and most of this input is utilized for the function of driving. Beyond the frame of reference...
