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.
