Duncan Trussell Family Hour 698: Johnny Pemberton
Jul 11, 2025
Johnny Pemberton, an acclaimed actor and comedian known for his work in the Fallout series, shares absurd truths about legacy and memory with host Duncan Trussell. They humorously dissect societal perceptions around fame and mortality, touching on notorious figures and childhood nostalgia. Conversations wander into the quirks of masculinity in gardening, whimsical speculations about time travel, and the philosophical implications of AI innovation. Their light-hearted banter makes complex topics entertaining and relatable.
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Trauma Distorts Memory Example
- Brian Williams falsely remembered being on a helicopter that was shot down, showing how trauma can distort memory.
- Repeatedly telling a false memory can make it feel as real as an actual event to the brain.
Memory Recollection Alters Truth
- Every time we recall a memory, we recreate and re-encode it, causing gradual distortion over time.
- Memories degrade like copying over the same tape repeatedly, leading to inaccuracies.
CIA Memory Manipulation Techniques
- CIA experiments regressed prisoners to childhood states by drug-induced methods to manipulate memories.
- They induced amnesia so victims would not remember the interrogation, akin to Men in Black's memory wipe.
