Memory Definition and 320 Threads

  1. A

    How often do you need to refresh your memory?

    Some math topics you've studied you will rarely use again. How well do you find that you remember all the fine details of these topics that you rarely use? By the way, I'm back after one year. Anyone miss me?
  2. T

    Memory Bus Addressing: Understanding Offsets in System Architectures

    I've been looking at system architectures, and it seems almost always, a specific device on the memory bus uses a staggered type of addressing. What I mean by this is that say you have a chip select exclusive to 1 device. The address bus may have lines A[25:0], but instead of matching each...
  3. W

    Is it possible to train the mind to have a photographic memory?

    When I look at a sequence of numbers, I can close my eyes and read the numbers out. This is how I normally remember phone numbers, id numbers and everything else including numbers. However, if I don't go through the process of reading it out within a few minutes or so, I may interchange the...
  4. S

    I love biology but I have a weak memory

    Hey guys, I don't know what I should do. I mean I love biology...but its just that I have tried those methods which are suppose to make memorization easier for you but it still is pretty hard(relating the word to your senses or memory). What do you guys think?
  5. M

    Memory: What Is It & How Does It Work?

    This is a honest question that I hope someone can help me with. I hear there are cells that store memory and what not, but when I think of a cell, how does information with image and sensations get stored into something of that concept? If they know how, it would interest me to learn due to...
  6. E

    Photographic Memory: What Is It Like?

    how is it like? :confused:
  7. Q

    Knowledge, Thoughts, Observations, Memory and Activity

    Albert Einstein says that knowledge is a tree of which different specializations are its branches. Sri Krishna in Bhagwat Gita similarly, says that Knowledge is a tree upside down i.e., of which root is on top; and trunk, branches and leaves spread at bottom. If we all see the expansion of...
  8. S

    Need help with my course on memory mapping and stuff

    I have got a begginner's course in computer organisation this semester. The course consists of the basic stuff like types of memories and memory hierarchy with the detailed description of each etc etc. Now, what i really don't get is memmory mapping and how exactly data is read and written on...
  9. mattmns

    Memory Problem? Not using computer for 8 weeks

    Recently I have been having a problem with my memory, at least that is what I think it is. I am using Windows XP home (SP 2) [1 gb memory], and in the past week or so I have been having an almost daily problem of getting a BSOD with a memory dump error. I often hear people complain about...
  10. F

    C/C++ Fixing the Size of a Map in Shared Memory

    Hi, I'm wondering how to give a map a fixed size like you can give an array a fixed size by just "byte data[SIZE*DATASIZE]".. or if it's possible anybody know.. struct Table { map<int, int> table; // }; struct Table *flightChart; The reason I have to give this a fixed size, is...
  11. Ivan Seeking

    Belief in Reincarnation Tied to Memory Errors

    http://www.livescience.com/othernews/070406_past_lives.html I once agreed to try regressive hypnosis for a local author and hypnotist. It sounded interesting and it was free. I visualized and recanted four or five "past lives" thoughout the session. Although the images were often vivid...
  12. S

    C/C++ Memory Allocation Limitations on Windows for Large Arrays in C++

    When I declare an array of size 24 mb in c++, I have discovered that the result is a runtime error if the declaration is made inside a function. If the declaration is made outside a function, then there is no problem. The problem exists with both VC++ Express and Cygwin GCC (GCC gives a...
  13. U

    Medical Brain Memory Storage: Understanding the Atomic Level Process

    At atomic level, can someone clarify how memory is stored in the brain..
  14. dontdisturbmycircles

    Test Your Memory: Take the Challenge!

    WARNING : This test will likely take you around 20 minutes, so only do it if you have nothing else to do. It took longer than I thought it would, but it was fun none the less. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/memory/ Just "Click here to start the test" My results (not...
  15. P

    Memory Card Use with Windows PC: What Device Do I Need?

    I accidently bought a memory card and realized I didn't have any device to plug it into. I have a normal PC running Windows. What device would I need to make use of this memory card?
  16. O

    How can I improve my memory and avoid forgetting important information?

    I observe in the last time I cannot remeber very easy things that I learn in past, in high school and some of them I was using daily. Is memory like a muscle, something specific you can exercise? What to change and re-organise in the the way to help to support memory works?
  17. A

    Does this system have memory or memoryless?and why?

    does this system have memory or memoryless??and why?? Y[n+1] + 4Y[n] = 3 X[n+1] - X[n]
  18. G

    Medical Modelling Memory Consolidation using Neural Networks

    Hi guys, If there's anyone out there who has knowledge in this area, I'm seeking to find out how to model memory consolidation using neural networks. I was thinking of using a Hopfield network to train another Hopfield network. The first network would represent the hippocampus, and the...
  19. S

    Medical Is Memory Loss Common in Young Adults?

    OMG i am losing memory help! It seems that i have serious short term memory lately e.g. forgetting what i wanted to say.I though that this syndrom is only for the old folks:confused: is anything wrong with me?i mean i am only 18:cry:
  20. M

    Medical Scientists Find Memory Molecule

    http://www.physorg.com/news75883856.html Scientists at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center found a molecule that strengthens synaptic connections. By inhibiting this molecule, they can prevent connections from being maintained and "erase" them. They claim to have erased memories in people that...
  21. O

    Medical How can mnemonic devices like association and visualization help improve memory?

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know any good trick out there that can improve your memory? For instance, any technique to remember things. I have a bad memory, so I am finding ways to improve it. Thanks.
  22. A

    Music Trance Music:Incresaed my memory and Brain Power

    Hi, I listen trance music for a long time and I was an average student i got 45% in high school and after that started listensing trance music . U won't believe it i did very well i got honors in engineering and then did masters with honors and currently doing Phd in Aeronautical engg. ...
  23. B

    Can Organ Transplants Transfer Memories?

    http://www.med.unc.edu/wellness/main/links/cellular%20memory.htm Can hearts (and other organs) transplant life memories?
  24. S

    Transferring Pictures to your Memory Card

    ~ Transferring Pictures to your Memory Card ~ Hello, Few days ago one of my friends asked me if it was possible to transfer pictures to the memory card. The answer is yes, I am sure many of you are already know about this. But those of you who don’t please allow me to briefly...
  25. B

    Jogging Memory: Trapezium Rule Formula

    jog my memory, what's the formula for the trapezium rule again?
  26. H

    Configuration you will advise for memory distribution

    In particular which configuration you will advise for memory distribution and in particular i am always puzzled by this cache memory:confused:
  27. P

    Medical New Form of Superior Memory Syndrome Identified by UC Irvine Researchers

    I always thought superior memory is interesting, for instance in people who have detailed flashbacks of their childhood or in people who, during a near-death-experience, have a 'life review' in which they re-experience their life in a matter of minutes or seconds. But what is it that improves...
  28. Astronuc

    Ignoring useless information aids memory: study

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051123/hl_nm/science_brain_dc;_ylt=AlPSw4B__4xnfkOM13Mg0LMDW7oF;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl How appropriate for GD! :smile:
  29. tony873004

    Finding Online Calculus I Resources to Refresh Your Memory

    Are there any good online courses for Calculus I. Or maybe some VHS or DVD's I can buy that will basically give me what a first semester of what Calculus I would teach me? I want to take Calculus II. I already took and passed Calc I a few years ago. The problem is that I don't remember...
  30. B

    Medical Memory: Does 10-90% Rule Really Exist?

    I am told by my teacher that we remember 10% of what we read, 30% of what we hear, 50% of what we see, and 90% of what we teach to others. Is this true, or another lie by the schools?
  31. D

    Medical What evidence do we have that everything in our memory is stored?

    what evidence do we have that everything in our memory is stored? and what evidence do we have against it?
  32. P

    Memory Foam Mattresses: Fact or Fiction?

    Memory Foam Mattress?? Commercials claim of the spectacular results seen by sleeping on a memory foam mattress, but I’ve yet to meet someone in person who actually owns one. By the advertisement, you would think everyone and his brother is now sleeping on one. Does anyone own one, and if so...
  33. R

    Memory Chip Poll: Should We Have a Memory Chip in Our Head?

    Do you think it will be better if we have a memory chip in our head to memorise anything we want,without any problem? 1 Yes 2 No
  34. M

    Medical Photographic Memory: Latest Age & Languages Learning at Older Ages

    What is the Latest age at which one can acquire this ability? Are there people who can learn languages easily at older ages given that they had not been exposed at a younger age?
  35. M

    Arrow of time, or arrow of memory?

    "Arrow" of time, or "arrow" of memory? I need help understanding this. To me, it seems, well not to be over the top about it, but, well, pretty much ridiculous that there wouldn't be *the appearance* of an "arrow" of time that points in one and only one direction. Take the classic question of...
  36. C

    Medical Understanding Memory Storage: Unraveling the Mystery of Storing Information

    I have carried out a quick search on the Net but was unable to find anything that answered this question: How are pieces of information, for example, a date, stored in memory?
  37. B

    Refresh my memory on centripital force/acceleration

    Alright so we did this stuff at the beginning of the year and haven't touched it until now and I can't remember exactly how it works... Say a ball is being spun in a vertical circular path and you need to draw a FBD for it at the highest point and lowest point on the circle. At the top you...
  38. B

    News In memory: Rachel Corrie (1979 - 2003)

    Two years ago , An Israeli army bulldozer crushed Rachel Corrie as she tried to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home. ((Friday, March 18, 2005 Corrie family seeks answers at hearing ELLYN FERGUSON GANNETT NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- The family of Rachel Corrie continued...
  39. I

    In Memory of Starchild: A Tribute to a Good Soul

    A discussion member in one of the places I hang around did commit suicide. I recently know it and it made me so sad reading all his posts and realize that he now is gone forever. It was difficult holding back the tears seeing a young good person is not here any more. He was a good member and...
  40. J

    Medical Headache Relief & Memory Loss Solutions

    Headach nedds what medicine ? What med to drink to forget something ?
  41. M

    Designing a 64k 8 Bit Word Memory Unit with 4096x4 Chips

    Hi, how do you go about figuring out how many memory chips are needed to design a memory unit that contains 64k 8 bit words and each memory chip is 4096x4? Thanks
  42. S

    Is Your Memory Up to Par? Share Your Experience!

    Being on this sort of forum I thought there would be people with quite good memories. Myself, I have great attention to detail and can remember many small things for a longer period of time. However for somethings I'm absolutely terrible. Math for example--I can "understand" how things...
  43. Saint

    Which flash memory is the best?

    there are so many to choose, cpmpact flash, SD/MMC, memory stick etc. I just bought a card reader, USB2.0, now plan to invest in flash memory, donno which is better? :confused:
  44. F

    My Earliest Memory: How Old Were You?

    The belief that an adult person cannot remember anything before the age of 3 is absurd. My earliest memory is of liking an outfit that I used to wear when I was a year old. My earliest concrete memory without pictures to accompany it occurred before I turned 2. How old were you at the time of...
  45. dduardo

    How Does Holographic Memory Work

    I found this press release just yesterday and I'm curious to know how it works: http://www.optware.co.jp/english/what_040823.htm In Figure 1: -Substrate 2 is just a protective cover for the cd. -The photo polymer is the recording layer, but which wavelength(color) is actually causing...
  46. Clausius2

    MATLAB Out of Memory: Increasing Matlab's Virtual Memory

    I'm furious with Matlab. when I reach a 1*10.000 array or similar figures it says to me: "out of memory". Does anybody know how I can do larger the virtual memory dedicated to this programe?. I have a 40 GB and 500Mb RAM computer, so it would be enough for eating anything!.
  47. Ivan Seeking

    Alien Abduction Tales Offer Clues on Memory

    http://my.webmd.com/content/article/89/100279.htm?z=1728_00000_1000_nb_04 I assume this may just be a case of bad reporting but the article appears to say that it can't be so its not. As reported, the logic appears to be completely circular.
  48. W

    Time, Memory and Change: A Philosophical Exploration

    I've been thinking.. If time is what a clock measures, at what rate does time pass? By definition, the same rate as the clock's hand moves, but that's just circular. Then, there's also "everything is stationary wrt itself", so how does any change occur at all? It just dawned on me that it is...
  49. M

    Can hormones affect memory and tolerance to alcohol?

    I have noticed that on days 28-4 my memory is awful. I have also noticed that during this period if I consume alcohol, I seem become intoxicated rapidly, and forget things much more than I normally would drinking the same amount. I tried to look at charts, but could not really work out a reason...
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