The truth of false memories

We assume our memories are accurate. A 2011 survey found 63 percent of the public saying, “Human memory works like a video camera, accurately recording the events we see and hear … .” The problem: Not one academic expert on memory agrees with this proposition, accepted by nearly two-thirds of […] Read more »

Why Movie ‘Facts’ Prevail

This year’s Oscar nominees for best picture include four films based on true stories …. Each film has been criticized for factual inaccuracy. … You might think: Does it really matter? Can’t we keep the film world separate from the real world? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Studies show that […] Read more »