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How reliable are our memories?

How reliable are our memories?

FromTai Asks Why


How reliable are our memories?

FromTai Asks Why

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Whether they're happy, sad or the embarrassing kind we'd rather forget, memories play a big part in our lives. They shape our identities, help us connect with others and allow us to learn from our past. But can we trust that our memories are accurate? In this episode, Tai digs deep into how memory works in the brain, and enlists the help of experts to interpret a particularly scary childhood memory.

In this episode Tai talks to:
- Ayanna Thomas, professor of psychology at Tufts University
- Steve Ramirez, professor of neuroscience at Boston University
Released:
May 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (46)

Fifteen-year-old Tai Poole won’t rest until he’s uncovered the mysteries of the universe, one probing question at a time. In Season 4 of his Webby-winning podcast, Tai talks to everyone from NASA scientists to stand-up comedians to his equally curious little brother Kien. If you’ve ever wondered why nothing feels as good as a deep belly laugh or why it’s impossible not to finish a bag of Doritos, Tai has you covered.