Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories | Lex Fridman Podcast #430

Charan Ranganath is a psychologist and neuroscientist at UC Davis, specializing in human memory. He is the author of a new book titled Why We Remember. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Riverside: and use code LEX to get 30% off - ZipRecruiter: - Notion: - MasterClass: to get 15% off - Shopify: to get $1 per month trial - LMNT: to get free sample pack TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE LINKS: Charan’s X: Charan’s Instagram: Charan’s Website: Why We Remember (book): Charan’s Google Scholar: Dynamic Memory Lab: PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: Full episodes playlist: Clips playlist: OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:03 - Experiencing self vs remembering self 14:44 - Creating memories 24:16 - Why we forget 31:53 - Training memory 42:22 - Memory hacks 54:10 - Imagination vs memory 1:03:29 - Memory competitions 1:13:18 - Science of memory 1:28:33 - Discoveries 1:39:37 - Deja vu 1:44:54 - False memories 2:04:59 - False confessions 2:08:45 - Heartbreak 2:16:19 - Nature of time 2:24:00 - Brain–computer interface (BCI) 2:38:04 - AI and memory 2:48:18 - ADHD 2:55:15 - Music 3:05:00 - Human mind SOCIAL: - Twitter: - LinkedIn: - Facebook: - Instagram: - Medium: @lexfridman - Reddit: - Support on Patreon: