In the podcast "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," featuring psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, the discussion explores the reliability of memory in legal contexts. Scott delves into the fallibility of human memory, explaining that unlike a digital recording, human brains construct and reconstruct events, creating a narrative that may not align with actual events. This narrative construction can lead to significant discrepancies in eyewitness testimony and personal recollections, affecting their reliability in court cases. The conversation also touches on the potential for memories to be influenced or altered by suggestions, even leading to completely fabricated memories, as discussed in examples of memory research and therapy malpractices. Additionally, the topic of memory blocking, particularly in traumatic events or during states like blackouts, is examined, highlighting how memories formed during these times may be unreliable or completely absent.

**Main Points:**

- Human memory is highly unreliable and is not a straightforward recording of events but a reconstructive process influenced by perception and narrative construction.

- Eyewitness testimonies can vary dramatically due to the suggestible nature of human memory, leading to different recollections of the same event by different people.

- Past research and clinical examples illustrate how easily memories can be implanted or altered, especially in vulnerable individuals or through suggestive questioning.

- Memories can also be blocked or not formed at all during traumatic events or in states like alcohol-induced blackouts, further complicating their use in legal proceedings.

- The discussion raises concerns about the use of such unreliable memories in court, emphasizing the need for caution in handling eyewitness accounts and personal testimonies.

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