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Every book Dr Charan Ranganath recommended on podcasts
Dr Charan Ranganath explores the intricate mechanisms of human memory, imagination, deja vu, and false memories during his appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast. Throughout the conversation, he incorporates several key books that bridge neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and the history of science. To highlight practical methods for improving attention and focus through mindfulness, he recommends Peak Mind, a book written by his colleague Amishi Jha. When examining how paradigms shift and evolve within the scientific community, he brings up Thomas S. Kuhn's classic work The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Additionally, Dr Ranganath references Joshua Foer's book Moonwalking with Einstein to explain the extraordinary training and cognitive strategies utilized by memory champions and mental athletes.
Books recommended by Dr Charan Ranganath
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Peak Mind
Peak Mind by Amishi Jha is a book that examines how mindfulness practices can serve as an effective method for improving attention and focus in daily life.
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.”
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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?”
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Moonwalking with Einstein
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer is a non-fiction book that investigates human memory, historical mnemonic techniques, and the subculture of mental athletes.
Discussed“And there's actually a book by Joshua Foer called "Moonwalking with Einstein," where he talks about...”
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Books Dr Charan Ranganath wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| #430 – Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2024-05-25 | 3 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“So, for instance, there's all this data uh or not all this data, there's all these videos of LeBron James, uh I mentioned him in my book, and I also did an interview with the NBA about this.”
“it's why do we remember in the first place why that titled it for the book”
“That's why I titled it for the book. And the question is what do you want to remember?”