1. Humans forget a great deal. Why have they not evolved a better ability to retain what they learn? 2. What sorts of prompts (or self-probes) could you use to remember the name of the sea captain in...

1. Humans forget a great deal. Why have they not evolved a better ability to retain what they learn?

2. What sorts of prompts (or self-probes) could you use to remember the name of the sea captain in Moby Dick?