People can be induced to remember crimes they never committed | Ars Technica


Law & Order | 206629 hits | Jan 26 7:47 am | Posted by: DrCaleb
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Implanting a false memory of committing a crime is easier than you think. The idea that memories are not as reliable as we think they are is disconcerting, but it's pretty well-established. Various studies have shown that participants can be persuaded to

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  1. by avatar andyt
    Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:17 pm
    Just another reason why we can seldom establish guilt 100%. Can't rely on eyewitness memory, or even the memory of the accused, ie false confessions.

  2. by avatar BartSimpson Gold Member
    Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:54 pm
    "andyt" said
    Just another reason why we can seldom establish guilt 100%. Can't rely on eyewitness memory, or even the memory of the accused, ie false confessions.


    Agreed. The number of false confessions that are tied to the use of sleep deprivation as an interrogation technique are pretty impressive.

    I suppose the one thing to remember is that in ANY conversation with law enforcement one should remember that these people ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. They want to get an arrest and a conviction as if law enforcement is some damned sport where there's a trophy for getting the highest score.

    If they can't close up a case without falsely accusing someone then too many law enforcement and too many prosecutors will go after the poor schlup who happens to be convenient.

    "Gone Girl", for instance, did well in the theatres because it resonated with audiences.

    There's a reason for this. :idea:



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