Flashbulb Memories: Vivid But Wrong

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In this podcast episode we talk about a type of memory called “flashbulb” — strong, vivid memories of emotionally charged events that are often inaccurate. And we discuss how collective memories might be changing as media technology changes.

(If you want to read more about memory, check out this blog post on the topic.)

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  1. […] call these moments flashbulb memories, as they feel detailed and bright, just like a moment captured in time by a camera. But here's the […]

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