ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Procedural memory

Procedural memory is your brain's way of remembering how to do things. It's like a special box in your head that stores all the information you need to do something without even thinking about it. For example, when you first learned how to tie your shoes, it was really hard, right? But after doing it several times, your brain got really good at it and now you don't even have to think about the steps anymore.

Procedural memory also helps you remember how to do things like ride a bike, play a sport, or even drive a car. When you first start learning to ride a bike, you have to think about every step you take. But after a while, your brain remembers what to do and it becomes second nature.

The neat thing about procedural memory is that it's different from other types of memory, like remembering facts or names. It's like a completely separate system in your brain that allows you to do things on autopilot. So the next time you're doing something that you've done a million times before, just remember that your brain has a little box of information that's helping you do it without even thinking!