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Why We Remember : The Science Of Memory And How It Shapes Us
Paperback Edition: 1
A radical reexamination of memory, by the pioneering neuroscientist and internationally-renowned memory researcher.
A radical reexamination of memory by pioneering neuroscientist and internationally-renowned memory researcher, Charan Ranganath. We talk about memory as a record of the past, but here's a surprising twist: we aren't supposed to remember everything. In fact, we're designed to forget. Over the course of twenty-five years, Charan Ranganath has studied the flawed, incomplete and purposefully inaccurate nature of memory to findthat our brains haven't evolved to keep a comprehensive record of events, but to extract theinformation needed to guide our futures.
Using fascinating case studies and testimonies, Why We Remember unveils the principles behind what and why we forget and shines new light on the silent, pervasive influence of memory on how we learn, heal and make decisions. By examining the role that attention, intention, imagination an demotion play in the storing of memories, it provides a vital user's guide to remembering what we hold most dear.
Pages : 304
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Publication date : 2024-04-03
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in the UK, Lifestyle, Sport And Leisure, Science And Technology, Popular Science, Biology, Neurosciences