Why Can't You Remember Being a Baby?

The video explains childhood amnesia, a phenomenon where early memories are forgotten as the brain develops. It highlights the role of the hippocampus in forming episodic memories and how rapid neuron growth in children may lead to memory loss. The video also discusses ongoing research into other brain areas like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex to understand childhood amnesia better.

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