A Neuroscientist's Guide to Memory: Tools for Remembering Better | Dr. Charan Ranganath
21 August 2024 - 1 hour 27 minsWhy do some memories seem to stick with us forever while others just… fade away?
The ideal person to help us wrestle with this question is Dr. Charan Ranganath, a renowned memory researcher with a unique approach to improving our memories. Instead of working to remember more, he suggests we should work to remember better.
Charan has spent more than 25 years as a professor of psychology and neuroscience, unraveling the complexities of memory. He’s a pioneer in understanding how our brains allow us to remember past events and use those memories to shape our present and future.
Charan’s latest book, "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters," is an exploration of...
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