Kate and Oliver are joined by Harvard-trained neuroscientist Lisa Genova for a fascinating conversation about memory that you'll hopefully remember. They discuss what you need to create memories, why you remember only certain things, why siblings can recall their childhoods differently, why we forget, and more.
Feb 2024
The Science of Memory & How to Keep It | Charan Ranganath
<p>Can memory improvement unlock a better life? Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath reveals how memory intertwines with happiness, relationships, creativity, and meaning. In his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/49zx1u3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Why We Remember: ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2024
3199: Why Memories Are Better Than Things by Lisa Avellan of No Sidebar on Minimalism & Self-Improvement
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Episode 3199:
Rediscover the beauty of experiences with Lisa Avellan's poignant reflections in "Why Memories are Better than Things ... Show More
9m 36s
May 2024
What Do Our Memories Mean? (with neuroscientist Charan Ranganath)
Gwyneth is joined by the author of Why We Remember to talk about how memory works, how it shapes our identities, and what makes something memorable. Ranganath explains what he's learned from studying the brain and how it processes certain events, and he shares the short- and long ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2024
From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 2
Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of St ... Show More
44m 43s