Memory Hackers (S43E15)
S43E15
Memory is essential to our identity, serving as a connection to our past and guiding our future. Without it, we would be trapped in the moment, unable to learn from previous experiences. How does memory function? Neuroscientists utilizing advanced technology are delving into the intricate molecular processes behind memory. Their research spans a wide array of subjects, from an 11-year-old prodigy with an extraordinary memory to a woman with implanted recollections. These studies reveal a groundbreaking perspective: memory is not a static recorder but a dynamic entity, constantly shaped by our experiences and those around us. As we uncover the mechanisms behind memory, the pressing question arises—are we prepared for what we might find?
Show
NOVA
Episode
S43E15
Air Date
Feb 10, 2016
Season 43 Episodes
S43E01
Dawn of Humanity
S43E02
Arctic Ghost Ship
S43E03
Secrets of Noah's Ark
S43E04
Cyberwar Threat
S43E05
Animal Mummies
S43E06
Making North America: Origins
S43E07
Making North America: Life
S43E08
Making North America: Human
S43E09
Inside Einstein's Mind
S43E10
Secret Tunnel Warfare
S43E11
Life's Rocky Start
S43E12
Mystery Beneath the Ice
S43E13
Himalayan Megaquake
S43E14
Creatures of Light
S43E15
Memory Hackers
S43E16
Iceman Reborn
S43E17
Rise of the Robots
S43E18
Vikings Unearthed
S43E19
Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?
S43E20
Wild Ways
S43E21
Operation Lighthouse Rescue
S43E22
Bombing Hitler's Supergun