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Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering,New
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Fascinating and useful . . . The distinguished memory researcher Scott A. Small explains why forgetfulness is not only normal but also beneficial.Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of The Code Breaker and Leonardo da VinciWho wouldnt want a better memory? Dr. Scott Small has dedicated his career to understanding why memory forsakes us. As director of the Alzheimers Disease Research Center at Columbia University, he focuses largely on patients who experience pathological forgetting, and it is in contrast to their suffering that normal forgetting, which we experience every day, appears in sharp relief.Until recently, most everyonememory scientists includedbelieved that forgetting served no purpose. But new research in psychology, neurobiology, medicine, and computer science tells a different story. Forgetting is not a failure of our minds. Its not even a benign glitch. It is, in fact, good for usand, alongside memory, it is a required function for our minds to work best.Forgetting benefits our cognitive and creative abilities, emotional wellbeing, and even our personal and societal health. As frustrating as a typical lapse can be, its precisely what opens up our minds to making better decisions, experiencing joy and relationships, and flourishing artistically.From studies of bonobos in the wild to visits with the iconic painter Jasper Johns and the renowned decisionmaking expert Daniel Kahneman, Small looks across disciplines to put new scientific findings into illuminating context while also revealing groundbreaking developments about Alzheimers disease. The next time you forget where you left your keys, remember that a little forgetting does a lot of good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering'? A: The main theme of the book is that forgetting serves a crucial purpose in our cognitive and emotional well-being. Dr. Scott A. Small explores how normal forgetting can enhance decision-making, creativity, and overall mental health.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering' is Scott A. Small, a distinguished memory researcher and the director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about memory and forgetting? A: The book challenges the common belief that forgetting is purely negative. It presents new research indicating that forgetting is beneficial for mental functions, allowing for better cognitive processing and emotional resilience.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Forgetting: The Benefits of Not Remembering' published? A: The book was published on July 13, 2021.
- Q: Is the book suitable for individuals interested in psychology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for those interested in psychology, as it explores the intersection of memory, forgetting, and their implications for mental health.
- Q: Are there any personal anecdotes included in the book? A: Yes, the author includes personal anecdotes and case studies, such as interactions with notable figures and observations from nature, to illustrate the concepts discussed.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is new.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into Alzheimer's disease? A: Yes, the book offers insights into Alzheimer's disease, particularly through the lens of normal forgetting and its contrast with pathological forgetting.