The Memory Illusion by Julia Shaw
Remembering, Forgetting, and the Science of False Memory
In this compelling exploration of the human mind, readers are taken on a journey through the intricacies of memory, revealing how our recollections are not as reliable as we might believe. The narrative delves into the science behind memory formation and distortion, illustrating how memories can be manipulated, fabricated, or even erased. Through a series of fascinating case studies and psychological experiments, the book challenges the notion of memory as a faithful recorder of past events, instead presenting it as a dynamic and often deceptive construct that shapes our understanding of reality.
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- 2016
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