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in \exhalation,\ what is the \inscription hypothesis\?
a. the idea that the brain is fueled by argon air
b. the belief that memory is recorded as writing in the brain
c. the theory that memories must be written down for historical purposes
d. the belief that brain function treats memory as a low priority

Explanation:

In Ted Chiang’s Exhalation, the "inscription hypothesis" refers to the characters’ belief that memories are physically inscribed (like writing) in their brains, which is central to their understanding of cognition and memory.

Answer:

B. The belief that memory is recorded as writing in the brain