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Ep70 "Why do our memories drift? Part 1: The War of the Ghosts"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
The Art of Memory Distortion
This chapter delves into the complexities of human memory through medieval lion paintings and a folktale, illustrating how experiences can distort our recollections. By examining the case study of 'The War of the Ghosts,' it reveals how memory is an active reconstruction rather than a simple retrieval process.
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