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From CLR(Compressed Life Review) to AI/LLM: The Power of Memory Compression in Creating Meaning

The Role of Compression in Human and Machine Learning

Yogesh Malik
6 min readNov 14, 2024

Have you ever imagined what would happen if your entire life flashed before your eyes?

The most intense and emotionally charged memories coming alive all at once — compressed into a vivid mosaic that defines who you are.

This isn’t just a Hollywood trope; it’s something our brain might actually do in times of extreme danger.

This is Compressed Life Review (CLR) and it tells us about the incredible mechanisms of our mind.

The Phenomenon of Compressed Life Review

Imagine standing on the edge of a cliff, facing a sudden drop, and in that moment, your life begins to replay in a series of vivid memories.

📌This is Compressed Life Review — a phenomenon where individuals perceive their life memories rapidly replaying, often described as “your life flashing before your eyes.”

But why does it happen?

What purpose does it serve?

Picture this:
Your brain, under the pressure of a life-threatening moment, isn’t leisurely flipping through your life’s photo…

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Yogesh Malik
Yogesh Malik

Written by Yogesh Malik

Exponential Thinker, Lifelong Learner #Philosophy #Future #ArtificialIntelligence https://FutureMonger.com/ https://medium.com/quotes-and-thoughts

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