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2019 | Book

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Human Memory and Material Memory

Author: Prof. Christian Lexcellent

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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About this book

This book investigates the fascinating concept of a continuum between human memory and memory of materials. The first part provides state-of-the-art information on shape memory alloys and outlines a brief history of memory from the ancient Greeks to the present day, describing phenomenological, philosophical, and technical approaches such as neuroscience. Then, using a wealth of anecdotes, data from academic literature, and original research, this short book discusses the concepts of post-memory, memristors and forgiveness, highlights the analogies between materials defects and memory traces in the human brain. Lastly, it tackles questions of how human memory and memory of materials work together and interact. With insights from materials mechanics, neuroscience and philosophy, it enables readers to understand and continue this open debate on human memory.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction: A Few Questions
Abstract
A few questions about memory’ creation.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 2. An Attempt to Define Memory
Abstract
The memory can be considered as individual, as a modal model, as regards neuroscience, psychoanalysis, and for materials.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 3. How Has Memory Been Visited Over Time?
Abstract
Fundamental character for ancient Greeks. In Rome, the art of memory was developed for utilitarian purposes. Memory is as basis of knowledge and consists of images. The Middle Ages revealed themselves in the Trivium and Quadrivium. Latent distinction between impressions (sensation) and ideas.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 4. How Does Memory Work?
Abstract
Practice of lobotomy until 1991. For the memory investigation, “The neuroscience” disciplinary concept is introduced and the neuroimaging as a fundamental tool. Types of memory are explained. Memory works mainly through three processes: encoding, storage, and recovery. Nature memory is located in the brain.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 5. A Philosophical Approach to Memory
Abstract
At first, there is memory of thought, a construction of the past and also models for thought and storage. Memory works in networks. Memorization results from a modification of connections among neurons. One speaks of “synaptic plasticity.”
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 6. Materials Have Memory
Abstract
Some materials are called “shape memory alloys.” The physical key of “shape memory” consists in a phase transformation between a parent phase called austenite and a produced phase called martensite. If a specific thermomechanical treatment called “training” is applied, it can memorize two geometric shapes (“high” and “low” temperatures).
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 7. Paul Ricoeur: “Memory, History, Forgetfulness”
Abstract
In his book, “Memory, History, Forgetfulness” Paul Ricoeur is one of the first philosophers who tried to position memory in relation to the neuroscience discourse. He starts from the assumption that memory claims to be faith full to the past, although it relies on affection and sensitivity. Neuroscience addressed this issue under the title of mnesic traces which should not monopolize our attention. Phenomenologically, we do not know anything about the cortical-substrate of evocation.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 8. Memory and Forgetfulness: From Psychoanalysis to Neuroscience
Abstract
The interweaving of forgetfullness with memory explains the silence of neuroscience on disturbing and ambivalent experience of ordinary forget-fullness. Eve Suzanne poses a question: can neurobiology explain the functioning of psychic life ? In short, we can admit that we are not determined by our neurons.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 9. Forgiveness
Abstract
Denis Vasse (psychoanalyst) explains forgiveness. His purpose is in agreement with Paul Ricoeur one.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 10. Post-memory
Abstract
The “post-memory” is defined as this underground and enigmatic memory, both intimate and collective which characterizes the transmission of historical trauma to generations that did not leave it.
Christian Lexcellent
Chapter 11. Conclusion and General Summary
Abstract
The present text is like a journey through memory. My knowledge of the memory of certain solid materials led me to seek a continuity with human memory. Let us say it plainly, the memory of materials is easier to understand, since creating defects in their microstructure is sufficient to make them acquire memory.
Christian Lexcellent
Metadata
Title
Human Memory and Material Memory
Author
Prof. Christian Lexcellent
Copyright Year
2019
Electronic ISBN
978-3-319-99543-4
Print ISBN
978-3-319-99542-7
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99543-4

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