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Why We Remember review: A surprising and expert guide to memory

Are memories ever really true or false? Is social media disrupting how we remember? Does memory shape creativity? Find out in an essential new guide to memory by leading researcher Charan Ranganath

By Helen Phillips

13 March 2024

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Why We Remember
Charan Ranganath (Faber)

THERE are a lot of books about memory, so do we really need another? Why do we remember – surely we already know? Well, perhaps not as much as we thought. Whether you are into biology or not, if you only read one (more) book about memory, this is a smart choice.

Why We Remember: The science of memory and how it shapes us will leave you better informed and less distressed about forgetting why you wandered into…

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