Hidden Brain Forget About It!
May 12, 2025
Ciara Greene, a psychologist from University College Dublin, dives into the fascinating science of forgetting. She unpacks why we remember some moments vividly while others fade away, challenging the stigma around forgetfulness. Explore the neurological foundations of memory and the surprising benefits of letting go. Greene brings personal anecdotes and research to life, shedding light on the emotional complexities of memory, including the curious case of those with extraordinary recall. Forgetfulness, it turns out, may be a gift in disguise!
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Ciara's Severe Bike Accident
- Ciara Greene describes a severe bike accident where she broke her leg in half.
- She did not feel pain immediately, but experienced intense pain later while waiting for an ambulance.
Pain and Hallucinations at Hospital
- Ciara endured agonizing nerve pain and terrifying ketamine-induced hallucinations at the hospital.
- She experienced a frightening sense of ceasing to exist during the setting of her leg.
Anxiety Returning to Biking
- Ciara returned to biking after months but felt intense anxiety and could not fully relax her grip.
- The accident shattered her sense of invulnerability, making biking feel unsafe even years later.
