A Neuroscientist's Guide to Memory: Tools for Remembering Better | Dr. Charan Ranganath Image

A Neuroscientist's Guide to Memory: Tools for Remembering Better | Dr. Charan Ranganath

21 August 2024 - 1 hour 27 mins
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Why 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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