When we forget something, is the information hidden somewhere in the brain?

Answer 1

Yes, information which is stored in the brain often can be recalled under different circumstances (environmental, emotional etc.). Thus, the information is stored but if the neural connections cannot be made then the info cannot be recalled.

Studies have shown that in terms of converting short term memory to long term memory the area of the brain which is critical is called the hippocampus which is part of the limbic system. The limbic system includes the thalamus, amygdala, and hypothalamus etc.

Answer 2

Physicists have pointed out to humanity, that consciousness is not an integral part of matter - in this case - the human body.

Consciousness may be defined as that aspect of ourselves that enables us to be aware of ourselves and other reality.

This consciousness is given various names/labels by different disciplines.

Many who've had what's popularly referred to as 'near-death experiences', have revealed to humanity many hitherto unknown aspects of this consciousness.

It is this consciousness that gives physical forms life, including the brain.

When we forget something therefore, reason will confirm the information could not be hidden in the brain, because those who relate dear-death experiences would not have been able to do so, when their physical brains were pronounced DEAD by medical authority.

Peace,
Gondarite

Answer 3

I guess cause i forget things all the time and then sooner or later I just happen to remember!

Answer 4

yes you never truly forget something.we just neglect to use those neural passageways so we have no concius memory of it.the one exception is when someone has Alzeheimer's which causes neurons to die

Answer 5

ya its there in the brain, its just not accessible sometimes...

Answer 6

Has to be, that's how we know we forgot, right? If not it'd just be like we didn't know.

Answer 7

actually, it goes into outerspace where it is absorbed by aliens.

Answer 8

no