All In The Mind Can we trust our memories?
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Oct 12, 2024 
Charan Ranganath, a Professor of psychology and neuroscience and author of 'Why We Remember', dives into the complexities of memory. He discusses the intriguing reasons behind what we remember and why accuracy is often elusive. Listeners will learn how mindfulness can enhance memory and how striking a balance between documenting moments and genuinely experiencing them is key. The conversation also touches on the impact of past experiences on memory distortion and the fascinating dynamics of our 'remembering self' versus our 'experiencing self.'
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The Disastrous Party
- Charan Ranganath recalls a disastrous birthday party he planned for his daughter.
- The planned activities were too short, the piñata indestructible, and tug-of-war led to rope burn.
Why We Forget
- Forgetting is the rule, and remembering is the exception.
- Memory serves to understand the present and anticipate the future, not archive everything.
Two Selves
- We have two selves: the remembering self and the experiencing self.
- The remembering self, flawed and morphed, influences decisions more than the actual experience.
