Science Vs Memory: How to Boost It
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Sep 4, 2025 
In this engaging talk, Prof. Charan Ranganath, a psychology and neuroscience expert from UC Davis, unpacks the quirks of human memory. He explains why forgetting is totally normal and how memory can be enhanced. Discover the power of sleep, emotional engagement, and even 'downtime' as memory hacks. Ranganath shares fascinating techniques, like memory palaces, and evaluates the effectiveness of popular supplements. Tune in for practical insights and surprising science that can help you boost your memory!
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Researcher’s Own Lost Keys
- Charan Ranganath shares losing keys and misplacing glasses as everyday memory lapses.
- He changed to contact lenses to avoid repeatedly misplacing glasses.
Forgetting Is By Design
- Forgetting is the brain's default: it discards most incoming information as unimportant.
- Memory selects what to “pack” for future use, not an exhaustive record of experience.
Context Shapes Retrieval
- Memories link tightly to the context and place where they form, creating retrieval cues.
- Crossing an event boundary (like leaving a room) resets context and makes recall harder.
