ShelShocked is a weekly podcast hosted by Sheldon Helms, and co-hosted by Marilin Colón. Each week, we bring you another one-hour program covering a topic in science, skepticism, atheism, or a related area. Feel free to listen below, and/or subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher, or by clicking the RSS feed link below.

May 10, 2015

ShelShocked #08 - The Science of Memory

May 10, 2015/ Sheldon Helms

Introduction in which Sheldon and Marilin discuss some surprising research results on memory production and failure. Interview with famed psychologist and memory expert Dr. Elizabeth Loftus about her research on Implanted Memories. The Science Report details cases of false memory and accusations of child molestation that led to long prison terms for innocent people. Good News report from Marilin about a case of mistaken identity that eventually had positive outcomes.

SHOW NOTES - EPISODE EIGHT

CLICK HERE to visit Elizabeth Loftus' web page and learn more about her research.

CLICK HERE to read a detailed account of the Kern County Child Molestation cases, and the witch hunt led by former D.A. Ed Jagels.

CLICK HERE to learn about "Picking Cotton: A Memoir," by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton.

Sheldon Helms

Sheldon W. Helms is an associate professor of psychology at Ohlone College, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay Area Skeptics.

He gives public science talks on a variety of topics related to psychology, skepticism, and critical thinking, and writes articles for the James Randi Education Foundation, as well as several other publications