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Adventures in Memory

Adventures in Memory

The Science and Secrets of Remembering and Forgetting
Science & NatureSelf-Help & Psychology
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

A novelist and a neuroscientist team up to explore the mysteries of human memory. This illuminating book delves into what makes us remember and forget, blending historical context, cutting-edge research, and personal anecdotes. The authors, two Norwegian sisters, take readers on a journey from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus to modern-day understanding, interviewing experts and sharing their own experiments along the way.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualAdventurousWhimsical
Road Trip

Genres

Science & Nature Self-Help & Psychology

Authors

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Hilde Ostby

Hilde Ostby is the author of Adventures in Memory. Her writing examines how our memories work and shape our lives, offering readers insight into the human mind.

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Sam Kean

Sam Kean is the author of The Disappearing Spoon, a fun look at the periodic table. He writes about science in a way that makes it accessible and interesting for everyone.

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Ylva Ostby

Ylva Ostby writes about the human brain and its inner workings. Her book, Adventures in Memory, offers readers a look into how our memories are formed and stored.