Nov 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM EST
The Paradox of Memory: Why Forgetting Makes Learning Possible
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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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