Ignoring useless information aids memory: study

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Researchers have found that filtering out unnecessary information can enhance memory retention of important details. This study highlights the significance of focusing on relevant data to improve cognitive capacity. The discussion also references previous humorous studies, such as those suggesting that not snacking between meals can increase stomach capacity and that drilling a hole in a bucket can prevent overflow, illustrating a tendency to overlook simple yet impactful insights. Participants acknowledge their own struggles with information overload, emphasizing the relevance of the research findings in everyday life.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Filtering out useless information can help people increase their capacity to remember what is really important, researchers said on Wednesday.

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How appropriate for GD! :smile:
 
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Didn't these guys also write a paper titled "Not snacking between meals increases stomach capacity at dinner" and the controversial "Drilling a hole in the bottom of a bucket greatly inceases the amount of water you can pour into it without it overflowing."
 
What a neat little tidbit of information. I'll have to remember that.
 
I think more people than you guys expect make an oversight of this.
 
Knavish said:
I think more people than you guys expect make an oversight of this.
Oh no... I'm actually quite guilty of it myself.:redface:
 

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