Final Lecture 18: March 27

Question 1

the Memory hackers documentary: what are the main points

Answer 1

¤ Explores latest efforts to understand the human mind
¤ The focus is on memory reconsolidation research
¤ Highlights problem solving in science

Cognitive history of science combines case studies of historical scientific discoveries with scientific investigations to understand how humans reason, judge, and solve problems
¤ This documentary represents a ‘modern take’

See the interaction between:
¤ ‘Systems level’ approaches in cognition and neuroscience
¤ The study of higher cognitive functions that we see in humans

Cellular neuroscience
¤ The study of neurons and how their physiological properties affect brain function

¤You will see how ‘fear memories’ can be treated effectively with tools based on current memory research
¤This shows the link between emotion and cognition ¤ This shows the application of cognitive research outside of
the laboratory
¤This shows the importance of translating information between domains (basic and applied science) so many problems can be solved