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Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters
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Author:
Charan Ranganath
Publisher:
Doubleday
Date:
February 20, 2024
In this tour of the mind and brain, a memory researcher reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from recalling faces and names, to learning, decision-making, trauma and healing.
What The Reviewers Say
Lucid and rigorous.
Clever, insightful and humorous, Why We Remember reveals the mechanism of memory through the use of unexpected metaphors..
A riveting overview of how memory works.
Anyone expecting a simple how-to guide on improving their memory may be disappointed. The author’s research is undeniably intriguing, but the book will appeal to specialists more than general readers..
