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S31 E2: "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" by Lisa Genova

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Blocking, Ugly Sisters, and Tip-of-the-Tongue Forgetting

This chapter explores the phenomenon of blocking in memory and the concept of ugly sisters, explaining how they affect the retrieval of information. The hosts also discuss tip-of-the-tongue experiences and debunk the misconception that using external sources like Google weakens memory.

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