Curiosity Weekly
False Memory, Logic in Toddlers, Cake Cutting Math
Oct 20, 2023
This podcast explores the fallibility of memory and how it leads to the creation of false memories. It also discusses the logical reasoning abilities of toddlers and their impact on language development. Additionally, it delves into the problem of fair division in cake cutting and land allocation, highlighting different methods and concepts of fairness.
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- Our memories are influenced by our expectations and can be distorted, leading to inaccurate recollections.
- Toddlers have the ability to solve problems using logical reasoning before they learn how to speak, challenging the notion that logic requires language.
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Our Memories Are Notoriously Inaccurate
Our memories for details and events are often flawed and unreliable. Studies show that when recalling interrupted events, people tend to fill in missing details with false information that aligns with their expectations. This suggests that our memories are influenced by our expectations and can be distorted, leading to inaccurate recollections.
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