Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2024-05-25
Lex Fridman & Charan Ranganath: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast #430
#430 – Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories
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.
Dr Charan Ranganath recommended Peak Mind by Amishi Jha and The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn, and discussed Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer. Lex Fridman recommended Deep Work by Cal Newport, and discussed The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky and 1984 by George Orwell.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Peak Mind
Peak Mind by Amishi Jha is a neuroscience-based book that explores how mindfulness and attention training can improve cognitive performance, reduce stress, and protect mental clarity.
Recommended“So one of my colleagues, Amishi Jha, she wrote a book called "Peak Mind" and talks about mindfulness as a method for improving attention and focus.”
Where to get it
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The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound philosophical novel that explores deep spiritual questions surrounding faith, free will, morality, and the human condition.
Discussed“Like these characters exist, authors exist, Dostoevsky exists, but also "Brothers Karamazov."”
Where to get it
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Moonwalking with Einstein
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer is a fascinating non-fiction work that chronicles the author's year-long journey into the U.S.
Discussed“And there's actually a book by Joshua Foer called "Moonwalking with Einstein," where he talks about...”
Where to get it
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1984
George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 depicts a totalitarian society characterized by perpetual war, government surveillance, and the complete eradication of individual truth and freedom.
Discussed“I remember reading "1984," where, sorry for the dark turn of our conversation, but through torture you can make people say”
Where to get it
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Deep Work
Deep Work by Cal Newport is a practical guide on cultivating focused success and eliminating distractions in an increasingly noisy world.
Recommended“And I'm very much with Cal Newport on this, he wrote "Deep Work," and a lot of other amazing books.”
Where to get it
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S.
Recommended“Have you ever read "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" by Thomas Kuhn?”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“He's the author of "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters."”