Ever walk into a room and forget what you were doing? - Gabriel Radvansky
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Dig into the phenomenon known as the doorway effect, where walking into a new space can make you forget what you were doing. -- You enter your living room, then pause. Uh-oh, what was it that you were doing? You feel your mission’s momentum wane, and its aim is suddenly lost. So, what just happened? Well, you’re not alone; this is a common memory lapse phenomenon scientists have termed the “doorway effect.” Gabriel Radvansky explores why walking into a new space can make you suddenly forget what you were doing. Lesson by Gabriel Radvansky, directed by Biljana Labović. Animation by Vanesa Souss. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebook F
Tags: doorway effect, doorway phenomenon, memory, forgetting, forgetfulness, location updating effect, brain, psychology, event model, event boundary, event update, short term memory, hippocampus, long term memory, memory processing, multitasking, multitask, distraction, distracted mind, neurons
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