Memory as Inscription — The Irreversible Flow and the Formation of Continuous Self —

Memory is not merely the act of “storing” past events. It is the process of being permanently inscribed as structure within the irreversible flow of time. This paper examines memory formation from both neuroscientific perspectives (such as long-term potentiation: LTP) and Load Minimization Theory (LMT). This inscription mechanism physically embeds past experiences into neural circuits, deeply integrating them into the structure of the present self. From the perspective of L = U + F + E, deeper inscription reduces uncertainty (U), lowers psychological friction (F), and naturally minimizes effort (E). We exist as continuous beings drifting within the one-directional flow governed by physical laws. Understanding memory as “inscription” goes beyond neuroscientific fact; it reveals a fundamental foundation for living as a continuous self and creating things of lasting meaning.