Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
About this episode
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
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