Julia Shaw on memories that aren't true
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The Importance of Having a Memory Expert in Court
The importance of having a psychologist in court is to help can't understand the fact that memories aren't always reliable, ye? I mean, i'm not finding it easy to come to terms with the idea that we can never be absolutely sure if our memories are true or false. Do you have worry that the research you've done could result in a step backwards for victims offsex crimes where witnesses coming forward have had such a difficult time getting their voices heard? No, i think it's really important. And i'd like to think that what i'm trying to do is empower people, not to take power away. The only way to do that is through education, i think, and i
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