Why You Can't Trust Your Memories

Hey there, curious minds. In this video, you will venture into the labyrinth of recall with The Memory Illusion by Julia Shaw, where even ironclad recollections can turn to smoke. We explore why hyperthymesia geniuses are just as vulnerable as anyone else, how color illusions and time perception warps sabotage your memory, and why each act of remembering is a subtle act of rewriting. From traumatic experiences that rewrite themselves to the uncanny phenomenon of memory contagion via social media, you will see how and why your mind might be messing with the truth. We also discuss strategies like the memory palace that can add a dash of reliability to your recall, while staying wary of manipulative questioning in legal contexts. It is a wild ride that ends with a liberating revelation: you can own your flawed memory and still create a richer, more mindful experience of life.

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