62: False Memories & House Plants

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We all thought quicksand would be a bigger deal than it is, but what is the science behind them and all the other worries I had as a kid? And how does pinball reflect the changing cultures of our time, and could now be the best era of pinball? ALSO SEE US LIVE IN LONDON!!! LETSLE ... Show More

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<p>We rely on our memory to understand the world. But what if our memories aren't true? This week, we talk to psychologist <a href="https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/eloftus/">Elizabeth Loftus</a> about the malleability of memory — what we remember, and what we think we remember.</p> ... Show More

<p>Our memories are easily contaminated. We can be made to believe we rode in a hot air balloon or kissed a magnifying glass — even if those things never happened. So how do we know which of our memories are most accurate? This week, psychologist <a href="https://as.tufts.edu/psy ... Show More

<p>Our memories are easily contaminated. We can be made to believe we rode in a hot air balloon or kissed a magnifying glass — even if those things never happened. So how do we know which of our memories are most accurate? This week, psychologist Ayanna Thomas explains how memor ... Show More

When many people share a false memory, that's the Mandela Effect in action -- but how does it happen? Learn how our individual brains misremember stuff and how false memories can spread in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne ... Show More

Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/14/2022)See omnystudio.com/ ... Show More

Do plants remember? Do they communicate? What is the extent of their interaction with their environment? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind series, Robert and Joe dive into the amazing world of plant intelligence research. (originally published 04/12/2022)See omnystudio.com/ ... Show More

Why does our memory sometimes fail us? Would you recognise an implanted memory? And what implications do the risks of false memories have for society? In this Focus episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva Higginbotham as she explores the murky depths of our imperfect mem ... Show More

Could you ever trade memories with someone else? Fancy downloading the experience of landing on the moon, winning an Oscar or performing at Glastonbury? Listener Adam wants to know, and Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain are on the case.With expert insights from Professor Chris French ... Show More

Marc Hachadourian, senior curator of orchids and director of glasshouse horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, joins host Rachel Feltman to explore houseplant trends from the past and the present. Plus, they discuss how ethically sourcing your plants can prevent fad-drive ... Show More