In a new book, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath argues that false memories and lost memory are components of a flexible mind. David Robson asked why this was happening. In his book Why We Remember, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath says, Memory is much more than an archive of the past; it is the prism through which we see ourselves, others, and the world. Ranganath has been a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis for the past three decades, researching the processes in the brain that are responsible for our ability to remember, remember, and forget. He claims that many people misperceive their memory. Its most important functions create the cognitive flexibility that has been vital to our survival, which is often the cause of its notable shortcomings. He got to talk to David Robson, a science writer, about his advanced understanding of the brain and the methods by which we can make better use of our imperfect minds. The book you wrote contains many ideas that at f...

In the criminal trial involving Hunter Biden, prosecutors aim to prove that he falsified information about his drug addiction to unlawfully purchase a firearm. A significant testimony came from Hunter Biden's former girlfriend, who recounted his frequent use of crack cocaine. She described their lavish lifestyle, highlighting their stays at opulent hotels where his drug use was almost a daily occurrence. This testimony is crucial for the prosecution, as it seeks to establish a pattern of behavior that contradicts the statements made by Hunter Biden during the firearm purchase process. The case hinges on the 2018 incident when Hunter Biden purchased a gun, reportedly filling out a federal form that asked if he was an unlawful user of or addicted to any narcotic. The prosecution argues that Biden's consistent drug use, as testified by his former girlfriend, directly contradicts his claims on the form, thereby violating federal law. This trial not only scrutinizes Hunter Biden's actions b...