Mystery #2Tier 2memory and forgetting
Why does your brain let some memories slip away completely?
You have surely forgotten what you had for dinner two Tuesdays ago, or the name of someone you met last year. Forgetting can feel annoying, even a little worrying. But your brain lets some memories slip on purpose. Why would a brain ever choose to let things go completely?
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