Information retrieval can sometimes be a battle between memories. When the wrong information is brought to mind, it can hinder the recall of the correct piece of information. This happens because the incorrect memory takes precedence, making it challenging to access the right memory. Additionally, partial retrieval can occur, where only fragments of information are recalled without the complete memory. Memories compete with one another, leading to confusion during recall processes such as remembering names or events.
Charan Ranganath recently wrote an op-ed about President Biden's memory gaffes. He says forgetting is a normal part of aging. We also talk about PTSD, how stress affects memory, and what's happening when something's on the tip of your tongue. His new book is
Why We Remember.
Also, John Powers reviews
Cocktails with George and Martha: Movies, Marriage, and the Making of Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
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