Why can’t we remember being babies?
1/9/202631 min
How does memory work? Why can’t we remember things that happened when we were babies? Why do we forget? Why are some people forgetful? Why do elephants have such good memories. What’s this episode about? I forgot! Oh yeah, how does our memory work! Our guest is Dr. Nick Turk-Browne, professor of psychology at Yale University.
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Jane Lindholm· Host0:26
[upbeat music] This is But Why?, a podcast for curious kids from Vermont Public. I'm Jane Lindholm. On this show, we take questions from curious kids all over the world and we find answers. Have you ever, um... Have you ever... Shoot, I forgot what I was gonna say. Good thing today's show is all about memory. We're going to talk with someone who can help us understand why we forget things and how we remember.
Nick Turk-Browne· Guest1:16
I study how the brain works, um, and the magical things it does that help you learn and remember and make decisions and get along with your siblings and be creative, make