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Recent studies in cognitive science have challenged the traditional view that human memory operates like a video recorder, faithfully storing every detail of an experience. Instead, memory is now understood as a reconstructive process, wherein each recall is influenced by current knowledge, beliefs, and even the social context of the retrieval. This dynamic nature of memory has significant implications for eyewitness testimony, as subtle differences in how questions are phrased can alter a witness's recollection of an event. Researchers have demonstrated that post-event information, such as media reports or discussions with other witnesses, can become integrated into the original memory, leading to distortions that the individual believes are accurate. Consequently, legal systems are increasingly recognizing the fallibility of memory, prompting reforms in how evidence is gathered and presented in courtrooms.