Can someone increase his/her ability to REMEMBER?

1. does emotional connection matter re: memory?

1.1. "Inside Out" movie -- accurate?

1.2. are events that are surprises more memorable than planned events?

1.3. do negative emotions cause longer memories than positive ones?

1.4. does the importance of an event (ie: wedding, baby birth, etc) affect ability to remember?

2. what part of the brain controls/stores memory?

2.1. can it be "hypercharged" somehow with hormones/ etc?

2.2. does nutrition factor into memory? how?

3. long term vs. short term memories

3.1. can one be changed into the other (short to long)?

4. being present / not multitasking is important

4.1. affect of technology on memory?

4.1.1. affects on the future of our society?

4.1.2. people are less emotionally connected to each other now than 10 years ago