Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg What do we know about psychology that matters? (with Paul Bloom)
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Jul 3, 2025 
Join Paul Bloom, a renowned psychology professor, as he dives into fascinating discussions about the replication crisis in psychology. He unpacks the complexities of human memory, questioning why we trust eyewitness testimony despite its faults. Bloom examines the impact of academic pressures on research and the nuances of psychological methodologies. The conversation even touches on the role of AI in therapy, exploring its transformative potential while cautioning against over-reliance. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of psychology's quirks and challenges!
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Memory Is Reconstructive, Not Perfect
- Human memory is reconstructive, blending actual experience with what we think or want to tell.
- This explains why eyewitness testimony can be confidently wrong and why we have false memories.
Change Blindness Shows Visual Limits
- People often do not notice changes in their visual field like shirt changes, illustrating change blindness.
- The brain economizes by not encoding predictable details, only salient changes.
Diversity of Conscious Experience
- People's conscious experiences differ vastly, including perception and sense simulation.
- Some with synesthesia perceive colors or tastes differently, highlighting subjective consciousness diversity.
