
The science of memory with Charan Ranganath
Worklife with Adam Grant
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Dealing with the tip of the tongue memory phenomenon
The tip of the tongue memory phenomenon can be frustrating when you forget something you were about to say. One cause is getting stuck on the wrong answer due to our bias towards producing what's easy. To overcome this, changing your context by switching subjects and giving yourself time can help. By doing so, you reset your brain and reduce the chances of continuously pulling out the wrong answer.
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