The Science of Memory & How to Keep It | Charan Ranganath

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  Memories are actually changed by the act of recalling something.

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  It's a moving target.

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  When you retrieve memories, you have this new opportunity to reframe it within this larger narrative and look at things from a different perspective and incorporate what you know now with information from the past.

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  So this whole dynamic nature of memory and the way it unfolds over time is just, I think it's a very beautiful thing.

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  So do you ever feel like your memories are just kind of slipping away?

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  Whether it's forgetting a name, what you did over the weekend, or that classic where there's a car and the car keys?

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  Or maybe it's that you seem to be losing precious moments with loved ones, forgetting meaningful life experiences.

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  Or maybe you're less able to hold on to what really matters without working harder to recall it.

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  If so, you're not alone.

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  Our memories can feel a little bit like sand slipping through our fingers, no matter how desperately we try to cling to them.

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  Question is, what's happening there?

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  And how much of it is natural and, okay, how much is a source of concern?

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  What is really causing it, and what can we do about it?

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  What if you could unlock the power hidden within your own mind, your brain, to remember more of what makes life worth living?

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  My guest today, Charan Ranganath, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at UC Davis who has spent over 25 years studying the intricate mechanisms of memory.

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  In his fascinating new book, why we remember, unlocking Memory's power to hold on to what matters, he explores how memory shapes our sense of self, allows us to learn from the past, and can even help us lead more meaningful lives.

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  And as he explains, memory is just far more complex than simply a video recording of the past.

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  It involves our emotions, our identity, imagination, and subjective experiences.

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  So by understanding its multi layered nature, we can harness the power of memory to create richer moments, deeper connections, and a greater sense of purpose that stays with us for longer.

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  Through stories and the latest scientific insights, Sharon reveals how memory intertwines with our dreams, our relationships, creativity, and overall well being.

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