False Memories - How Your Brain Tricks You Into Believing What Never Happened

Our imagination is a powerful tool, but it shares brain pathways with our memories. So, how can we tell the difference between things that really happened and things we only imagined?
This mental process, called Reality Monitoring, is crucial in distinguishing fact from fiction. Yet, research shows that false memories-where we mistake imagined events for real experiences-are surprisingly common!
Can we correct these false memories? Studies show that even vivid memories can be “re-categorized” when we learn they were imagined. It’s a fascinating look into how our minds work-and how sometimes, simple logic can help us see the truth.
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