The Neuroscience of Memory
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of memory in this comprehensive lecture by Eleanor Maguire at The Royal Institution. Delve into the neuroscience behind how we perceive, store, and recall information through interactive demos and cutting-edge research. Discover the crucial role of the hippocampus in forming long-term memories and learn how damage to this brain region can profoundly impact our ability to remember the past and imagine the future. Examine the surprising inaccuracies of our memories and understand why they may not be as reliable as we think. Participate in hands-on experiments testing visual perception and memory recall, and gain insights into how collective memories shape society and culture. Uncover the far-reaching consequences of memory loss and its effects on our perception of the world around us.
Syllabus
The Neuroscience of Memory - Eleanor Maguire
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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