The neuroscience and cognitive processes behind memory formation and reconstruction are discussed, including the role of different neural networks and subjective factors.
The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of memory formation, including the neuroscience behind how memories are constructed, the role of emotion and attention in memory, the reliability of eyewitness testimony and group memories, and practical tips for improving memory.
For example, episode 39828 from 'The Jordan Harbinger Show' discusses the surprising revelations about the science of memory and how memories are not literal recordings but rather constructed based on factors like emotion and attention. Episode 60619 from 'Do You F*cking Mind?' provides a comprehensive overview of the process of memory formation, consolidation, and retrieval, as well as the phenomenon of false memories.
Other episodes, such as episode 16257 from 'Short Wave' and episode 11533 from 'Stuff To Blow Your Mind', explore the neuroscience and cognitive processes behind memory formation, including the role of the hippocampus and the development of memory during early childhood.