Quote by Jon WynneTyson

The effectiveness of our memory banks is determined not by the total number of facts we take in, but the number we wish to reject.

The effectiveness of our memory banks is determined not by t

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This quote highlights that the quality of our memory does not solely depend on the quantity of information we absorb, but on our ability to discern and discard irrelevant or unnecessary facts. It emphasizes the importance of selective memory, where we consciously choose to reject certain information in order to prioritize and retain the most valuable and relevant memories. Ultimately, our memory's effectiveness lies in our skill to discern what to remember and what to let go.

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