The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers
The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2002206
Book • Nonfiction
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers, Daniel L. Schacter explores the imperfections of human memory, categorizing them into seven "sins": transience, absent-mindedness, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. The work highlights how these memory flaws impact individuals' lives, explaining both their downsides and adaptive purposes.
Informative
Contemplative
Mysterious
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The Seven Sins of Memory by Daniel L. Schacter offers a compelling exploration of memory's imperfections, balancing neuroscience insights with relatable examples. Readers appreciate its engaging storytelling but note that its scientific depth may overwhelm those without a psychological background. Overall, it's praised for making complex concepts accessible.
Who Should Read The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers?
Readers interested in cognitive psychology and the intricacies of memory would enjoy Daniel L. Schacter's The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers. Fans of Oliver Sacks' The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat or Steven Pinker's How the Mind Works will find the exploration of memory's imperfections intriguing.
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Book • Nonfiction
2002
Adult
18+ years
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