Nick Turk-Browne

In this engaging discussion, Nick Turk-Browne, a Yale psychology and neuroscience professor, dives into the fascinating puzzle of early childhood memories, particularly infantile amnesia. He explores why we often can't recall our earliest experiences and highlights the crucial role of the hippocampus in memory formation. Turk-Browne also offers insights on how the developing brain influences memory storage and retrieval, suggesting that early memories may significantly shape our identities and future experiences.

Nick Turk-Browne, a Yale psychology and neuroscience professor, delves into the enigma of infantile amnesia—our inability to recall early childhood memories. He explores the role of the hippocampus in memory formation and discusses groundbreaking fMRI research on how infants begin to form episodic memories. Turk-Browne considers the implications of language and self-awareness in memory development, revealing how this phenomenon shapes our identities and challenges traditional views of early memory retention.