Nudge One simple trick to improve your memory
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Apr 7, 2025 
Charan Ranganath, a distinguished professor at UC Davis and author of the bestselling book, "Why We Remember," joins to discuss revolutionary memory techniques. He unveils the surprising effectiveness of self-testing even in failure for boosting memory retention. Ranganath explains why cramming fails and reveals how error-driven learning can transform study habits. He shares humorous personal experiences, including his memorable best man speech strategy, highlighting that making mistakes is a powerful tool for learning.
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Phil's Speech Memorization Struggle
- Phil Agnew wanted to memorize his best man speech for his cousin's wedding in Australia.
- Despite rereading it numerous times, he struggled to recall it effectively.
Test for Better Recall
- Test yourself frequently, even if you fail, to enhance memory.
- This tactic leverages error-driven learning, improving retention.
Error-Driven Learning
- Our brains learn from mistakes and challenges.
- This "error-driven learning" explains why testing is more effective than rereading.
