Memory and Trauma
Charan explains how the brain forms lasting memories during traumatic events, making them hard to shake. Jordan reflects on a personal experience that hints at a possible connection to PTSD, shedding light on the lasting impact of past traumas on memory.In this clip
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1002: Charan Ranganath | Why We Remember: Unlocking the Mysteries of Memory
Related Questions
Is it fair to assume that traumatic memories can influence the brain's perception of new external stimuli and, in an attempt to "protect us," give us a negative prediction that could prevent us from breaking out of a trauma loop?
Is it fair to say that the brain can build on traumatic memories, preventing a person from taking actions that could allow them to heal themselves, as discussed in the Huberman Lab episodes "Something Scary Happened The Other Day and I Wanted To Talk To You About It" and "478: Are you metabolizing your trauma?" with Will Cole, D.C.? For example, I produced a huge activation that was the largest success of my career, which opened on my mother's birthday. Two weeks later, she died in her sleep. Now, when I attempt to work on large, challenging projects like this one, I can start the process creatively but have great trouble following through on distributing it to people who could help me execute it. Is that a fair analysis of how my mind is perceiving my actions as leading to a similar tragic outcome?