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To illustrate the transformative nature of memory and learning, the discussion transitions to the metaphor of caterpillars and butterflies. The caterpillar, agile yet limited, must undergo a significant transformation to become the butterfly—an entirely different organism that operates in a more complex, three-dimensional world. Critically, during this metamorphosis, many connections are severed, and most of its original structure is dismantled, yet some memories persist.