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Nov 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM EST

The Paradox of Memory: Why Forgetting Makes Learning Possible

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Neuroscience

Learning

Memory

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Psychology

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tfwnopmt
36m ago
Why is forgetting necessary? Would willful ignorance suffice?

There's a common phrase "putting that aside for now" which lets you explore other avenues in spite of contradictions

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