implanting false memories

Implanting false memories involves influencing or creating memories that a person believes are real but are actually constructed or altered. This can happen through suggestive questioning, misinformation, or social influences, leading the brain to integrate these details into their personal history. The process exploits the brain’s reconstructive nature, where memories are not perfect recordings but flexible reconstructions, making them susceptible to manipulation. This technique can occur intentionally, such as in therapy or experiments, or unintentionally, and highlights how easily our perceptions of past events can be shaped or altered.