Quickly read this subject line of an email I once received at work. What pops into your head? “Weekly webinar this Tuesday” Here’s what my brain interpreted: “Weekly winebar this Tuesday” Winebar?... Read more »
It may seem hard to believe for those who rarely remember their dreams, but psychologists have found strong evidence that sleep and dreaming are closely intertwined with the dynamics of memory. Whether... Read more »
Many parents have seen their child overlook something obvious, like a toy in plain sight or a person calling their name. This everyday experience may reflect a broader phenomenon called inattentional blindness—when... Read more »
Why do we remember some things more easily than others—and why do we often favor information that aligns with what we already believe? These two common tendencies, long studied in psychology and... Read more »
Remembering what was said in a conversation can be considered an indication of how much we care about the people we talk to. As such, remembering conversations helps us maintain our romantic... Read more »
What makes us who we are? Is it memory—the names, dates, and stories we carry? Or is it something more elemental, more enduring? This question has followed me for years—from lab bench... Read more »
Episodic memory is our ability to remember personal experiences and events, like what we had for dinner last night or a childhood birthday party. People with ADHD often face difficulties with episodic... Read more »
Our memories form the foundation of our continuing sense of self. Our understanding of who we are is built up from a lifetime of experiences stored in our brain. Loss of that... Read more »
Learn how reminiscing about the past differs in urban and natural settings, and why it matters for your mental health. Learn how reminiscing about the past differs in urban and natural settings,... Read more »