Season 1: Episode 5...In this thought-provoking episode of Downright Mindful, Matt leads a conversation with Paul and Josh on the surprising unreliability of memory, both within the justice system and in our own lives. He shares compelling examples—from people vividly “recalling” hot air balloon rides that never happened to his own reflections on how major events can blur personal memories. Through the wrongful conviction cases of Ronald Cotton and Adam Braseel, Matt illustrates the high stakes of relying on memory as evidence. He also introduces best practices for photo line-ups, discussing how procedural safeguards aim to prevent mistaken identifications. Join us as we unpack how memory, while central to our sense of self, is not always as reliable as we believe.
