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Ep99 "Why do brains sometimes make things up?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Fluid Nature of Memory

This chapter examines confabulation, the process by which our brains reconstruct memories into narratives, often filling gaps with biases and assumptions. It discusses the implications of distorted recollections on personal identity and societal history, urging a critical approach to our memories as they are not static but often rewritten.

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