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bestuzernameever t1_j6gof4y wrote

Reply to comment by RSwordsman in Eli5: What is muscle memory, and how does it work? by crupee

Or stupid stuff like flipping on a light switch in a dark room. Close your eyes and touch the wall then look and you’ll be amazed how close to the right height you are!

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thisusedyet t1_j6hzi93 wrote

'Learned Reflex' may be more understandable than muscle memory.

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SwivelingToast t1_j6jb1p9 wrote

I like the Piano (or I guess any instrument) for this. I know exactly where the keys are for whatever song I'm paying, but it's all subconscious. If I look and actively try to see where the next key is, I can't play. But blind, my fingers just know, after years of doing the same motions.

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