We Have Concerns

A new article describes just how easy it is to induce false memories in subjects.  In fact, researchers were able to to convice patients that they had done horrible things, including assault with a deadly weapon, even when they had done noting fo the sort. Jeff is mystified about how quickly and easily the human brain is bamboozled. while Anthony is worried about what happens to the patients after this kind of dishonest study is complete. This show is entirely listener supported. To find out how to help AND get early episodes and bonus content, head to  http://patreon.com/wehaveconcerns Hey! If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. iTunes:  http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns - Stitcher:  http://bit.ly/stitcherwhc Jeff on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/jeffcannata Anthony on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/acarboni Today's Story:  http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/seriouslyscience/2015/01/19/psychologists-can-give-false-memories-committed-crime/#.VMQpby6hh