How We Remember and Why We Forget - The Neuroscience of Memory

Explore the fascinating science of memory in this 29-minute talk featuring Stanford neuroscientist Anthony Wagner from the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Delve into common memory challenges everyone faces - from learning new names to recalling recently read books to finding that word on the tip of your tongue. Discover neuroscientific insights about memory formation, forgetting mechanisms, and potential methods for memory enhancement. Learn how factors like stress and media multitasking impact memory function and planning abilities, based on cutting-edge Stanford research. Gain valuable understanding about memory processes from a leading expert in cognitive neuroscience who brings decades of research experience from Stanford's Department of Psychology and Memory Lab.