Summary:
The book explores seven common memory failures, ranging from absent-mindedness to persistence, and discusses how these errors are actually byproducts of features that serve the cognitive system well in other contexts. It integrates psychological research and everyday experiences to demonstrate how memory shapes our lives and is intertwined with the essence of who we are.
Key points:
1. Transience: Memory fades over time, making it harder to recall.
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