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When experiencing an event for the first time, a link is formed in the hippocampus allowing us to recall that event in the future.

Separate links are also made for features related to that event.

For example, when you meet someone new, a unique link is created for them.

More links are then connected to that person ’ s link so you can remember what colour their shirt was, what the weather was like when you met them, etc.

Specific episodes are made easier to remember and recall by repeatedly exposing oneself to them ( which strengthens the links in the memory space ) allowing for faster retrieval when remembering.