Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
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Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia

Jul 30, 2026
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A dive into the data reveals that, despite dire past predictions, the prevalence of dementia is actually waning . We take a look at Pix, a beloved Brazilian digital-payments system, and why it so bothers President Donald Trump. And we attend one of the concerts that reveals how the appeal of emo music is holding strong across generations. Guests and host: Jonathan Rosenthal, international correspondent Carla Subirana, news editor Sarah Lawrynuik, deputy editor of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: dementia, global health statistics, ageing Brazil, Pix, payment systems, Donald Trump emo music, My Chemical Romance Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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