The Science Behind Memory - Dr. Charan Ranganath : 1152

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🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode you’ll explore the complexities of memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath, a top expert in cognitive neuroscience. This episode takes you through the fascinating ways our brains record, process, and utilize memories to navigate daily life and shape our futures. You’ll learn how memory impacts decision-making, the truth about common myths, and the role of groundbreaking research in our understanding of cognitive function. Dr. Ranganath shares insights from his book "Why We Remember," shedding light on the brain's ability to predict and prepare for what comes next. Whether you're a seasoned biohacker or just starting, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the science of memory that will change how you think about your mind.

Timestamp highlights

(00:01:03) The Role of Memory in Shaping Our Reality
(00:04:51) The Truth about Remembering and Forgetting
(00:12:27) Psychedelics, Plasticity, and the Future of Memory Research
(00:16:32) The Ethics of Memory Enhancement
(00:21:10) Harnessing Memory for Predicting the Future
(00:29:17) How Memory Evolves with Age
(00:33:27) The Power of Pattern Recognition in Human Intelligence
(00:38:34) Debunking Memory Myths with Dr. Ranganath
(00:40:54) The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Memory Preservation
(00:50:18) What 'Spider Sense' Says About Our Predictive Brains
(00:55:10) Building a Life of Meaningful Memories
(00:59:42) How Long Would You Want to Live if Your Memory Stayed Intact?

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0:00.0	You're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey.
0:07.0	You're listening to the human upgrade with Dave Asprey.
0:12.0	Today, I'm hoping you remember the episode because it's an episode about
0:18.6	memory with one of the world's leading experts in memory. And this is really important because whether you're
0:25.7	talking about things in your relationship or your career or just becoming a better,
0:32.0	more functional human being,
0:33.5	which is the whole point of this podcast.
0:35.6	If you don't remember the things that are important to you,
0:39.4	there's probably a reason.
0:40.7	And it may be that you don't have a skill.
0:43.2	You would certainly gem quick as a dear friend has been on who teaches skills, but maybe
0:47.8	it's something deeper in the way your memory works.
0:50.4	I've been studying this for years because I couldn't remember most of what was happening
0:55.2	during the day when I had chronic fatigue syndrome and today people ask me all this time
1:00.5	how do you remember all this biohacking stuff and I have some
1:04.1	theories about that but rather than just my theories given that I am a
1:07.2	professional but unlicensed biohacker there is no biohacking license which means you can't take it away from me saying what's true.
1:16.3	So let's talk to a guy who really, really has studied memory at every possible level and a guy
1:21.1	who was not offended by my comment there.
1:22.8	Some doctors get pissed when I say that, others like cheer because like I wanted to
1:26.0	speak the truth but I was afraid. So Dr. Turan Reaganath, welcome to the
1:32.3	show. Thank you for having me. You're a professor at the
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