> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://library.xrguild.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://library.xrguild.org/neurotechnology-brain-tech-and-ethical-challenges/spatial-contexts-with-reliable-neural-representations-support-reinstatement-of-subsequently-placed-o.md). # Spatial contexts with reliable neural representations support reinstatement of subsequently placed o What are the neural properties that make spatial contexts effective scaffolds for storing and accessing memories? ## Overview **Authors:** Rolando Masís-Obando, Kenneth A. Norman, Christopher Baldassano **Publication Date:** 02 January 2026 **Link:** **Keywords:** Virtual Reality, Memory Palace, Neural Representations, Spatial Context, fMRI, Head-Mounted Display, Episodic Memory, Neural Decoding, Method of Loci, Reinstatement **Type:** Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers ## Summary What are the neural properties that make spatial contexts effective scaffolds for storing and accessing memories? Here we hypothesized that spatial locations with stable and distinctive (that is, reliable) neural representations would best support memory for new experiences. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/neurotechnology-brain-tech-and-ethical-challenges/spatial-contexts-with-reliable-neural-representations-support-reinstatement-of-subsequently-placed-o.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.