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Psychology · 18 min

Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting

By Lisa Genova

Memory isn't a perfect recording; it's a dynamic system where forgetting is as vital as remembering for cognitive health. This episode explores why our brains are designed to let go, revealing forgetting as an essential, adaptive process.

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“Memory isn't a perfect recording; it's a dynamic system where forgetting is as vital as remembering for cognitive health. This episode explores why our brains are designed to let go, revealing forgetting as an essential, adaptive process.”

— Lisa Genova, Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting

What it is about

memory, forgetting, cognitive science

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of memory, forgetting, cognitive science and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Lisa Genova brings a credible and useful lens to memory, forgetting, cognitive science, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Lisa Genova

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