Charan Ranganath reveals memory’s competitive nature, trauma's imprint, therapy's power, and film/TV artistry in cultural context.
Takeaways
•Charan Ranganath explains that memories compete for retrieval, leading to tip-of-tongue failures and selective recall. Social media's rapid switching impedes deep memory formation.
•Traumatic events produce lasting memories by activating stress hormones, but cognitive behavioral therapy can help reinterpret and gradually reshape these memories, fostering resilience.
•Distinctive experiences, quality sleep, and narrative reframing strengthen and reshape memory. The episode also pays tribute to Alf Clausen and reviews Stephen King's adapted film The Life of Chuck.
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The Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of Change
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