Network engineer Jonathan Liu used to furiously scribble every conversation he had in small notebooks that he would keep in his backpack or pockets. These notebooks, filled with writings and drawings, serve as a record of his days.
He needs them because new information would fade from his memory within minutes. Mr Liu, 39, was involved in a horrific traffic accident more than 10 years ago that left him with difficulties retaining short-term memories.
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