What's the connection between stories and memory?
Dr. Michael A. YassaStories make it easier to understand complex topics and make sense of our lives. But why does the brain work this way?
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There is something magical about stories, and not just for children. Stories make it easier for our brain to understand complex topics or remember events, and they also help us to make sense of our lives.
But why does the brain work this way? Join Dr. Michael Yassa in this immersive talk at the intersection of neuroscience and narrative anthropology.
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50 minutes
30 minute talk
20 minute Member Q&A
Michael A. Yassa is a professor in the departments of Neurology, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, and Psychological Science at UCI. He uses cutting edge neuroscience tools to understand learning and memory in healthy and diseased brains.
The Art of Storytelling Collection
We love stories - they light up our imagination. This collection adventures in the world of storytelling through the lenses of scientists as well as literature experts, giving us insight into why humans love stories.Stories make it easier to understand complex topics and make sense of our lives. But why does the brain work this way?
