Chapter
The Paradox of Memory: Can Making a Painful Experience Last Longer Actually Make It Feel Shorter?
48:06 - 54:19 (06:13)
It is possible to make a painful experience feel less painful by making it last longer, according to scientific research. However, this raises the ethical question of whether it is okay to give someone additional pain for this purpose.
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The idea that our identity is constantly changing as we grow is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on one's sense of self.
48:06 - 50:29 (02:23)
Summary
The idea that our identity is constantly changing as we grow is discussed, as well as the impact of trauma on one's sense of self.
ChapterThe Paradox of Memory: Can Making a Painful Experience Last Longer Actually Make It Feel Shorter?
Episode#180 - Prince Ghuman & Matt Johnson - How Marketing Reshapes Our Brains
PodcastModern Wisdom
Some people have committed horrible acts due to brain tumors affecting certain regions of their brain, but after the tumor was removed, they were no more likely to commit crimes than anyone else in society, raising ethical questions about punishment and perception of individuals.
50:29 - 51:18 (00:48)
Summary
Some people have committed horrible acts due to brain tumors affecting certain regions of their brain, but after the tumor was removed, they were no more likely to commit crimes than anyone else in society, raising ethical questions about punishment and perception of individuals.
ChapterThe Paradox of Memory: Can Making a Painful Experience Last Longer Actually Make It Feel Shorter?
Episode#180 - Prince Ghuman & Matt Johnson - How Marketing Reshapes Our Brains
PodcastModern Wisdom
The overall duration of a painful experience can determine how someone remembers the event.
51:18 - 54:19 (03:00)
Summary
The overall duration of a painful experience can determine how someone remembers the event. Research shows that even if the overall pain is greater, if the ending is less painful, people will remember the experience as less painful.