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Dec 2024
2h 30m

The Neuroscience Of Memory: Deja Vu, Pho...

Rich Roll
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Dr. Charan Ranganath is a prominent neuroscientist, a professor at UC Davis, and the author of the influential book “Why We Remember.”  This conversation explores the profound intersection of neuroscience and human experience. Charan reveals that our most resonant memories resemble paintings more than photographs, continuously reshaped by the present moment ... Show More
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