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How we rewrite memories of fallen artists—but not their art

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 10/27/2026, 4:50:01 PM

What happens to our memories when we learn disturbing news about a beloved artist? New research from the University of South Florida finds that after a scandal, the brain tricks us: it reconciles a fallen artist with their adored art by rewriting our memories in two completely different directions.

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