How do you know what's true? | Sheila Marie Orfano

The video explores the Rashomon effect, a concept derived from Ryunosuke Akutagawa's story 'In a Grove' and popularized by Akira Kurosawa's film 'Rashomon'. It describes how different witnesses can provide plausible yet conflicting accounts of the same event, challenging the notion of a singular truth. The video delves into how memory and biases shape our perceptions, with examples from various fields like biology and anthropology. It raises philosophical questions about truth and decision-making, emphasizing the complexity and ambiguity inherent in human memory and perception.

What is the central theme of the story 'In a Grove' by Ryunosuke Akutagawa?

• It is a tale of friendship and loyalty.

• A single truth is revealed through multiple perspectives.

• Each witness provides a different yet plausible account of the same event.

• The story focuses on the life of a samurai.

Which filmmaker adapted Akutagawa's stories into a film that popularized the Rashomon effect?

• Akira Kurosawa

• Kenji Mizoguchi

• Yasujiro Ozu

• Hayao Miyazaki

What does the Rashomon effect primarily challenge?

• The concept of a singular objective truth

• The role of authority figures in society

• The reliability of scientific data

• The importance of historical events

How do personal biases affect our memories according to neuroscientists?

• They make memories more vivid and detailed.

• They have no effect on memory recall.

• They help in accurately encoding memories.

• They can reshape memories to cast a positive light on our actions.

In which field did two researchers have contrasting perceptions of the same village?

• Sociology

• Physics

• Biology

• Anthropology