Elizabeth Loftus

Memory is not a tape recorder. It's a constructive, reconstructive process.

The human memory is a very fallible thing.

Just because someone says something with conviction doesn't mean it's true.

We can plant entirely false memories in people's minds.

The malleability of memory is both a blessing and a curse.

Eyewitness testimony is often the most persuasive evidence in court, yet it can be incredibly unreliable.

Our memories are not fixed, immutable records of the past.

The power of suggestion can be remarkably potent in shaping what people remember.

False memories can be as vivid and emotionally compelling as true memories.

The legal system needs to be more aware of the fragility of memory.

Memory is not a passive process of retrieval; it's an active process of construction.

We are all susceptible to having our memories altered.

The confidence of an eyewitness does not necessarily correlate with the accuracy of their memory.

Imagination can be a powerful tool for creating false memories.

The idea that memories are like photographs is a dangerous misconception.

Therapists, like anyone else, can inadvertently implant false memories.

The past is not a fixed entity; it is constantly being reinterpreted and reconstructed.

Our memories are influenced by our beliefs, expectations, and desires.

The legal system often operates under a naive view of memory.

It's not just about forgetting; it's about remembering things that didn't happen.