{"title":"Dr Scott A. Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Scott A. Small explores the intricate workings of the human brain, blending cutting-edge neuroscience with accessible storytelling. His work delves into memory, cognition, and the challenges of ageing, offering readers a clearer understanding of how our minds function and falter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those fascinated by the intersection of science and human experience, his books illuminate complex concepts with clarity and empathy. They invite readers to reflect on memory, identity, and the biology behind everyday mental processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forgetting-by-scott-a-small-9781804369661","title":"Forgetting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fascinating and useful'\u003c\/b\u003e, Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Code Breaker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLeonardo da Vinci\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Upbeat'\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRacking your brain? Drawing a blank? Maybe it’s not such a bad thing…\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, it was largely believed that forgetting served no purpose. Besides causing slight frustration, the odd slip of the mind was thought of as an inevitable but harmless defect in the brain’s functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut new research in psychology, neurobiology, and computer science tells a different story. Forgetting is not a failure of our minds, nor is it a benign glitch – it is, in fact, good for us, and is a required function for our minds to work best. As annoying as a lapse can be, it’s precisely this that opens up our minds to making better decisions, experiencing joy, and flourishing artistically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough case studies, personal anecdotes, and scientific explanations, \u003cb\u003eProfessor Scott A. Small\u003c\/b\u003e challenges the conventional wisdom that memory retention is always beneficial. He provides a comprehensive look at the benefits that forgetting can bring to our cognitive and creative abilities, emotional well-being, and even our wider societal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo the next time you forget where you left your keys, remember that a little forgetting does a lot of good.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242213191916,"sku":"9781804369661","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804369661-forgetting-1.jpg?v=1787966779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-scott-a-small.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}