Memory Capacity of the Mind: Is There a Limit?

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The discussion centers on the limitations of human memory and whether there is a finite capacity for information storage in the brain. It suggests that while there may be a mathematical limit based on the number of neurons, individuals typically do not utilize their full cognitive capacity. The conversation highlights that certain people can retain significantly more information, as evidenced by multilingual individuals or those with a talent for memorizing trivia, indicating variability in memory capabilities among different people.
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can we only remember a certain amount of information, after that we can't remember more no matter what? is the capacity of mind limited?
 
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I suspect there has to be a mathematical limit based on the number of neurons there are to store information, but that we generally do not use full capacity. Some people seem to have measureably more information than others, like those who are multilingual in 10 or 20 languages, or those who have a penchant for storing trivia.
 

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