Neuroscience has some comforting news if you have ever forgotten someone's name shortly after meeting them: it is not a sign of memory loss, ageing, or negligence. The human brain is simply ...

You meet someone new, they introduce themselves, and thirty seconds later you’ve completely forgotten their name. You feel embarrassed, maybe a bit stupid. The truth is more interesting. Forgetting ...

You're at a party or a networking event. Someone comes up to you with a warm demeanor and a huge smile. They greet you by name and say they're so happy to see you. You don't have a clue who they are.