Daniel Schacter - The Seven Sins of Memory

Daniel Schacter, a psychology professor at Harvard, discusses the seven sins of memory, which are fundamental types of memory errors. These include transience, absent-mindedness, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Schacter explains that these errors are not flaws but rather trade-offs for the benefits of a flexible memory system. He also explores the connection between memory and future thinking, highlighting how memory helps us imagine future scenarios by recombining past experiences.

Discuss the relationship between memory persistence and psychological distress.

Why does Schacter believe that memory errors are not necessarily flaws?

What role does memory play in imagining future events?