20:16 this has really important implications for criminal justice and how we question witnesses how we get information about investigations from witnesses
27:38 The fact that memory often is not an accurate depiction of what took place can help us understand how two people can have very different recollections of the same event.
29:23 Saying "this couldn't have happened because I would have remembered it" is an inappropriate interpretation of how memory works.
37:02 making a "memory palace" to help memorize something lengthy
Effective ways to study at 44:54: students can get better at retaining information... the most effective method is taking practice tests, closing your books, and forcing yourself to recall information - which turns out to be a powerful way to remember things you've learned. Another insight: Space out learning and avoid trying to cram everything in on the last night before an exam. Also try to get some sleep. Memory consolidation occurs during sleep and you have to have specific high-quality sleep in order to consolidate these kinds of memories.
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