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Proust’s Memory Trigger: How a Madeleine Cake Revolutionized Our Understanding of Memory

The Allure of the Senses and Memory Have you ever caught a whiff of something—perhaps the scent of freshly baked bread, or a familiar perfume—and been instantly transported back to a vivid moment from your past? A memory, seemingly long forgotten, suddenly floods your senses, bringing with it a rush of emotions and details that … Read more

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