All In The Mind - ABC Radio National   /     Can we trust our memories?

Description

We don't remember everything that happens to us โ€” so why do we remember what we remember?And the memories we do lock away aren't always accurate or trustworthy.This week, we're talking about the fallibility of memory and why sometimes it's healthy to forget.We'll also get into how to remember special moments more clearly, and here's a hint โ€” you might want to put down your camera sometimes.If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode Overcoming resentment with gratitude.

Summary

We don't remember everything that happens to us โ€” so why do we remember what we remember? And the memories we do lock away aren't always accurate or trustworthy. This week, we're talking about the fallibility of memory and why sometimes it's healthy to forget. We'll also get into how to remember special moments more clearly, and here's a hint โ€” you might want to put down your camera sometimes. If you're looking for something to listen to next, check out our episode Overcoming resentment with gratitude.

Subtitle
We don't remember everything that happens to us โ€” so why do we remember what we remember? And the memories we do lock away aren't always accurate or trustworthy. This week, we're talking about the fallibility of memory and why sometimes it's healthy
Duration
0:30:39
Publishing date
2024-10-13 04:00
Link
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/can-we-trust-our-memories/104352878
Contributors
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Enclosures
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