The Memory Factory

Artificial Intelligence

"Marvel's Secret Invasion": AI and Human Cognition

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on June 26, 2023

"Marvel's Secret Invasion" and AI-generated art spark controversy. Explore the ethical implications and understand human cognition's relationship with memory and imagination.

"Marvel's Secret Invasion" and AI-generated art spark controversy. Explore the ethical implications and understand human cognition's relationship with memory and imagination.

Psychology

Sir Frederic Bartlett and the Method of Description

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on November 11, 2021

Experimental psychology can help us understand important features of human memory.

Experimental psychology can help us understand important features of human memory.

Memory

Memory Depiction in the Black Mirror Episode "The Entire History of You"

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on August 11, 2021

Would you like to remember every experience in your life? The "memory device grain" described in a Black Mirror episode can help. But, is it worth it?

Would you like to remember every experience in your life? The "memory device grain" described in a Black Mirror episode can help. But, is it worth it?

Memory

The Curious Case of Mr. S. and His Memory

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on June 24, 2021

Having a very accurate memory is not necessarily a gift.

Having a very accurate memory is not necessarily a gift.

Memory

Use Sherlock Holmes' Mind Palace Technique to Improve Your Memory

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on May 18, 2021

Do you want to increase your memory capacity? Sherlock Holmes' technique can help you.

Do you want to increase your memory capacity? Sherlock Holmes' technique can help you.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Problem of Being Normal

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on March 4, 2021

In this pandemic time, we have to rethink our attitudes and the concept of normality.

In this pandemic time, we have to rethink our attitudes and the concept of normality.

False Memories

“Luke, I Am Your Father”: The Formation of False Memories

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on January 6, 2021

Maybe what you remember did not actually happen. People’s memories are not reliable.

Maybe what you remember did not actually happen. People’s memories are not reliable.

Social Networking

How Can Video Games Make Us Better People?

João R. R. T. da Silva Ph.D. on December 10, 2020

Video games are generally understood only as entertainment. But they can also present deep narratives, leading the player to reflect on important issues.

Video games are generally understood only as entertainment. But they can also present deep narratives, leading the player to reflect on important issues.