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Opinion | If You Know How to Read It, Washington Is an Open Book

President Biden could have used his own book to respond to allegations about his memory

The author emphasizes the importance of reading books about politics [ more ]

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Jill Biden wonders whether special counsel used son's death to score political points

First Lady Jill Biden defends President Biden's memory in response to special counsel's comments about his son's death.

Biden's team is working to alleviate concerns about the president's age and memory. [ more ]

New York Post

Ex-Clinton adviser jokes he 'wet the bed' over special counsel report on Biden classified docs: 'Terrible for Democrats'

Former adviser to President Bill Clinton, Paul Begala, jokes about wetting the bed over Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden's handling of classified documents.

Begala expresses concern that the report is terrible for Democrats and argues that Biden should focus on attacking Trump instead of trying to prove his memory is not failing. [ more ]

New York Post

Biden is not fit for president if he's not fit to prosecute

President Biden's memory and mental faculties have been called into question by a special counsel report.

The report found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified information, but he cannot be convicted of a felony due to his mental state. [ more ]

New York Post

Special prosecutor's report proves Joe Biden is unfit to remain president

President Biden presented 'serious risks to national security'

Biden's memory was found to be significantly limited [ more ]

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How in the Hell Dare He?' Defiant Biden BLASTS Special Counsel Over Claim He Forgot When Son Died

President Biden criticized Special Counsel Robert Hur for questioning his memory of his son's death.

Biden expressed his deep personal connection to his son's memory and resented the suggestion that he needed reminding of his passing. [ more ]

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Is Biden too old to be president?

Joe Biden is facing criticism regarding his perceived frailty and mental acuity

Biden's mishandling of classified documents and his response to it has raised concerns about his memory and reliability [ more ]

Washington Post

How Justice Dept. special counsel policies let Hur critique Biden's memory

Special counsel Robert K. Hur's final report concludes that Joe Biden mishandled classified materials in 2017, but there was not enough proof that he intended to break the law.

The report also highlights President Biden's allegedly faulty memory, sparking criticism and backlash from Republicans and Democrats alike. [ more ]

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Dem Dan Goldman Torches Robert Hur As Trump Partisan Getting His Licks In' Against Biden

Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Joe Biden's handling of sensitive documents contains damaging information about Biden's memory and has drawn criticism as a political potshot.

Rep. Dan Goldman argued that the evidence in the report is thin and that the distinction between notebooks and marked classified documents is significant. [ more ]

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Biden fights back after special counsel criticizes memory; Senate debates Israel and Ukraine aid bill live

Biden receives good news in investigation but faces scrutiny over memory

Uncertainty over passing aid to Israel and Ukraine [ more ]

Independent.ie

President Biden insists his 'memory is fine' in fiery remarks after critical report

Joe Biden denies forgetting when his son died

Biden denies sharing classified information and defends his memory [ more ]

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How the hell dare he': Biden defends memory after special counsel report

President Biden defends his memory after a report questions his fitness for office

Biden refutes claims about mishandling sensitive documents and denies sharing classified information [ more ]

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Fox & Friends Falsely Claim Special Counsel Report Says Biden Was Not Competent to Stand Trial

Fox & Friends hosts falsely claim that the special counsel report on Biden's classified documents case states he is incompetent to stand trial.

Special counsel Robert Hur's report does not make a claim that Biden is incompetent to stand trial, but rather highlights his poor memory as a difficult factor to convince a jury to convict him of a serious felony. [ more ]

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Peter Doocy Straight Up Asks Biden, 'How Bad Is Your Memory?

President Biden addresses questions about his mental acuity and the findings of the Special Counsel's report.

Biden defends himself, stating that he is a well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory but knows what he is doing as president. [ more ]

Washington Post

4 key takeaways from the Special Counsel report on Biden's handling of classified documents

President Biden was pleased that the investigation into his handling of classified documents was closed.

Special counsel Robert Hur found that President Biden carelessly handled classified materials, but he will not be criminally charged. [ more ]

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Devastating DOJ Report Says Biden 'Did Not Remember When He Was Vice President'

President Joe Biden will not be charged over his retention of government documents.

Special Counsel Robert Hur stated that Biden could present as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory if charged. [ more ]

The Atlantic

2 days ago

When Nan Goldin Danced in Low-Life Go-Go Bars in Paterson, N.J.

Nan Goldin's art saved a girl from a traumatic past, inspiring her to make art of her own. [ more ]

The Paris Review

2 days ago

Second Selves - The Paris Review

Individuals with hyperthymesia have near-perfect recall for dates and can remember specific details of any day in their conscious lifetimes. [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

3 days ago

Triumphs of Skepticism | Clair Wills

Belief in presence of the dead through thought and memory. [ more ]

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The best recent poetry review roundup

Waterman's collection navigates poignant elegies and midlife reflections subtly, offering profound insights on loss, memory, and self-discovery through poetry. [ more ]

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This Is How You Remember It by Catherine Prasifka review an innocent online

The impact of early internet exposure on individuals is explored, highlighting the potential influence of technology on behavior and memory. [ more ]

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Judi Dench reflects on a career built around Shakespeare : Consider This from NPR

Judi Dench reflects on lifelong remembrance of Shakespearean lines despite memory challenges. [ more ]

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Juxtapoz Magazine - The Intimate and Paradoxical Way to Paint "Cloud Cover" by Aubrey Levinthal

Aubrey Levinthal's paintings capture memories with a mix of clarity and haze, reflecting the complex nature of our recollections. [ more ]

New York Post

JavaScript

I'm a psychologist - this is what it means if you mix up your kids' names

Mixing up children's names is a common cognitive glitch, not necessarily a sign of aging or decline. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya review sun, sex, scenery and family guilt

A novel within a novel explores complex family dynamics and conflicting memories without a fixed objective truth. [ more ]

Kotaku

3 weeks ago

Video games

Final Fantasy VII: The Kotaku Retro Review

Facing vulnerability and owning actions lead to true liberation and inspiration for self-authenticity. [ more ]

Game Informer

Video games

Open Roads Preview - A Personal Start - Game Informer

The article discusses the sentimental value of cards and personal greetings.

The reviewer reflects on their own experience of keeping sentimental items, particularly cards. [ more ]

HuffPost

1 month ago

Parenting

Time Flies By Faster As We Get Older. Here's Why.

Our perception of time changes as we age, influencing how quickly time feels to pass.

Memory and life experience influence how time is perceived, with fewer significant events making time seem to pass faster. [ more ]

Ars Technica

1 month ago

OMG science

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind celebrated its 20th anniversary, sparking renewed interest in its themes of memory, identity, love, and loss.

The film's concept was inspired by a real-life conversation, leading to an Oscar-winning screenplay and a title drawn from a 1717 poem by Alexander Pope. [ more ]

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Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez review a lost' last novel

Artistic legacy of a renowned author - Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Exploration of themes like love, loss, and disappointment [ more ]

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You'll savor the off-beat mysteries served up by 'The Kamogawa Food Detectives'

Food as a memory trigger

Unconventional detective series [ more ]

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The best recent science fiction and fantasy reviews roundup

Three Eight One by Aliya Whiteley is a metafiction novel that explores themes of digital information and curation in different eras.

The Glass Woman by Alice McIlroy is a psychological thriller that delves into the protagonist's erased memories and the role of AI in her recovery. [ more ]

The Atlantic

4 months ago

The Novel That Takes You Inside a Defense Lawyer's Mind

Marie NDiaye's novel 'Vengeance Is Mine' explores the complex dynamics of a lawyer defending a mother accused of infanticide.

The book delves into themes of personal connections, memory, and the limitations of storytelling. [ more ]

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Michael Rosen: My daughter once called me an optimistic nihilist'

Michael Rosen has written over 200 books and his work is known for being funny and deep.

Rosen's experience with Covid-19 has affected his memory, but he finds solace in living in the present moment. [ more ]

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Design

Artist Spotlight: Shane Keisuke Berkery

Shane Keisuke Berkery is a contemporary figurative painter with a focus on memory and recollection in his artistic process.

Berkery's work aims to evoke nostalgia and déjâ vu, guiding the viewer through a journey into their own internal world. [ more ]

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Photography

"Red River" by Photographer Meghan Marin

Meghan Marin's photography explores themes of memory, grief, and familial relationships.

Her series 'Red River' is a touching portrayal of her grandmother's battle with lung cancer. [ more ]

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Digital life

ChatGPT and Google's Gemini will now remember your past conversations

AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini AI are gaining the ability to remember conversations, although in different ways.

Users should be cautious about what they share with AI chatbots as their conversations may be stored and used for up to three years. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Digital life

Can We Keep Time?

Documenting our lives through diaries, photos, and social posts can help us remember better.

Keeping track of time and memories can have both benefits and limitations. [ more ]

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Wellness

How Sleep Deprivation Can Affect Memory

Sleep deprivation can impair short-term memory and make it difficult to form and recall memories.

Extreme sleep deprivation can lead to behavior similar to being intoxicated. [ more ]

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Mental health

Playing a musical instrument or singing is linked to better memory in older age

Playing a musical instrument or joining a choir can improve memory and thinking skills in older adults.

Both playing an instrument and singing are linked to better brain health, particularly executive function. [ more ]

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Mental health

Crossword Puzzles Are Better for Improving Memory, Study Finds

Crossword puzzles can help slow cognitive decline and lower the risk of dementia in those with mild cognitive impairment.

Participants in a study who did crossword puzzles experienced less cognitive decline compared to those who played other brain games. [ more ]

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Dining

The Ghosts of Black Appalachia Visit Her Kitchen

The book, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, by Crystal Wilkinson combines poetry, prose, and fiction to tell stories from her upbringing in Kentucky, along with family recipes from five generations.

Cooking is always tied to the past and memory, according to Wilkinson, who sees the kitchen as a place of power and a tether to her matriarchal lineage. [ more ]

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Health

What We Know About Multivitamins and Memory

Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.

The study suggests that multivitamins can be a safe and accessible approach to protecting cognitive health in older adults. [ more ]

New York Post

Health

Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer's disease: studies

Intermittent fasting could reduce the risk of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.

Feeding within a specific time window can improve memory, sleep, and reduce amyloid buildup in the brain. [ more ]

Inverse

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

We Should Reject Using AI to Create Perfect Memories

Google is considering an AI feature called 'Project Ellmann' that uses photos and searches to create an overarching narrative structure of a person's life.

The tech industry is increasingly focused on memory and remembering everything, but this trend may be going too far. [ more ]

The New Yorker

4 months ago

Marie NDiaye on Trying to Define Goodness

The idea for the story came from a mixture of nebulous memories, dreams, and random news items.

The author intentionally does not know more than the reader and does not reveal any definitive answer regarding the truth of the mother's statements. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Piecing Together My Father's Murder

The narrator tries to piece together the story of their father's murder in Ankara, Turkey.

The narrator and their sister were both present when their father was killed, but the narrator was too young to remember.

The Turkish language has a tense called the 'heard past' for events that one has been told about but hasn't witnessed. [ more ]

Scooter in the Sticks

6 months ago