Daniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world around us over time. His examples from vacations to colonoscopies make this Tedtalk an enjoyable time.

Everyone has memories, good or bad, our brains are working to protect us at all cost. Memory is very important for high cognitive performance. But what if a memory from a childhood trauma that involved reading is affecting someone’s ability to improve their overall cognition? These are things we need to question and explore as we are helping clients improve their cognitive ability. Understanding the differences in reflecting self and experiencing self could be the key to unlocking higher cognitive functions.