Episodic And Semantic Page

You can't delete a bad episodic memory, but you can overlay it with new semantic learning. Therapy often works by helping the brain say: "That terrible event happened (episodic), but I now know I am safe today (semantic)." The Bottom Line You are not a computer with one hard drive. You are a hybrid creature.

Your memory allows you to build civilizations, math, and science. Your Episodic memory allows you to love, regret, and dream. episodic and semantic

We often think of memory as a single filing cabinet in our brains. You put information in one drawer, and you pull it out when needed. But neuroscientists have known for decades that this isn't quite right. You can't delete a bad episodic memory, but