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Why Do We Forget the Books We Read?

The Annotated Mind

The Annotated Mind
Why Do We Forget the Books We Read?
Mar 14, 2025 Season 1 Episode 4
Cinzia DuBois

Have you ever looked at a book on your shelf and realised you don’t remember anything about it? Recently, I had to confront that horrifying reality when I picked up not one but two books that I'd not only read, but annotated! How is it possible to completely forget reading a book one has annotated? In this episode, I explore the science behind memory and reading, why some stories stick with us while others fade, and whether forgetting a book means the time spent reading it was wasted. 

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