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I am forgetful but have memories from 80 years ago. What’s going on?

The old man typing with laptop in morning light.vintage effectThe old man typing with laptop in morning light — Long-distance memory ... touch typing. Photograph: Alamy

I cross the room and forget why. I learnt touch typing 80 years ago. Typing is still automatic – there are no single decisions for each letter struck. What has happened in my brain?

Eric Liggett, Carnforth, Lancs

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