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The New Science Of Memory, How to Remember What Matters & Why We're Designed To Forget with Dr Charan Ranganath #444

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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Navigating Novelty: The Role of Brain Plasticity and Memory

This chapter explores the significance of brain plasticity and dopamine's role in forming memories through novel experiences. It emphasizes how discomfort and diverse activities enrich memory encoding and creativity, particularly in the context of lockdowns and routine monotony. The discussion highlights the impact of event boundaries on our perception of time and memory formation, illustrating how varied experiences can prevent collective amnesia.

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