First published 2024
Memory does far more than record what happened before. Leading memory researcher Charan Ranganath takes readers through an innovative exploration of mind and brain, revealing how memory influences nearly every aspect of human experience. From remembering names and faces to learning, making decisions, processing trauma, and healing from it, memory plays a powerful role that extends beyond simple recording. Ranganath describes neuroanatomy in compelling and understandable terms while the science consistently surprises. He demonstrates that memory connects closely with the present and serves as a method for anticipating what comes next. Rather than functioning as mere documentation of past events, memories actively shape current experience and future planning. The book offers readers an accessible and educational journey through this remarkable internal landscape, showing how remembering works in ways that challenge conventional understanding.
Genres: psychology, neuroscience, brain, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: accessible, informative
304 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday