Memories That Matter av Christopher R. Madan

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<p>What makes some experiences more memorable than others? How can you better remember specific information later? Memories That Matter addresses these questions and more.</p><p>The book is divided into three parts with each part focusing on a different aspect of memory. Part 1 discusses everyday uses of memory and why we remember, establishing a foundation for how memory is structured and stored in the brain. Part 2 dives into what makes us remember. Emotional and rewarding experiences are both more memorable than mundane experiences but are often studied using different approaches. Self-relevance and objects we can interact with are remembered better than less relevant information. The author explores these motivation-related influences on memory and considers whether a common mechanism underlies them all. Part 3 changes the focus, discussing how we sometimes want to remember specific information that does not automatically capture our attention. The book considers evidence-based l