Unreliable Memories
Memories are not as accurate as we think. Our brains reconstruct memories, leading to generalizations, deletions, and distortions. Understanding this can help us view past events more objectively.In this clip
From this podcast
The Mindset Mentor
Are any of your memories real?
Related Questions
Do memories change when we access them as discussed in the episode Memory and Forgetting | Radiolab Podcast and the clip Memory and Identity?
How are memories able to change, and does perception affect memory in the episode 461: Erik Vance | The Curious Science of the Suggestible You and the clip Memory Flaws?
What is the influence of our beliefs on our memory as discussed in the episode Why Your Memory Seems Bad (It’s Not Just Age) and the clip Memory and Perception?