The name forgot paradox: why your memory isn’t the problem (and what is)
You’re not being rude, and your brain isn’t broken. Here’s what’s actually happening when a name escapes you. We’ve all been there. The stomach-dropping moment
Essays on attention, memory, decision-making, and structured practice — grounded in research.
You’re not being rude, and your brain isn’t broken. Here’s what’s actually happening when a name escapes you. We’ve all been there. The stomach-dropping moment
The Midnight Librarian & The Ghost in Your Machine Something surprising happens to your memories while you sleep. We tend to think of memory as
Originally shared as a letter. We talk about memory as if it were a single function — a thing that either works or does not.
Occasional letters with new essays and course updates
“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking” – Joan Didion
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