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How Reliable Is Your Memory

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the fascinating world of false memories in this 18-minute TED talk by psychologist Elizabeth Loftus. Delve into startling stories and statistics about how people can remember events that never happened or recall them differently from reality. Examine the prevalence of false memories and their implications for everyday life. Consider important ethical questions raised by this research on memory reliability. Gain insights into the workings of human memory and its potential for distortion, as presented by a leading expert in the field.

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How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus


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