It's ok to forget where you left the keys??? Neurologist Scott Small's FORGETTING
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Host Diana Korte speaks with Neurologist Scott Small about his debut book “FORGETTING. The Benefits of Not Remembering” in a 2021 conversation.
Who wouldn’t want a better memory? Until recently, most everyone—memory scientists included—believed that forgetting served no purpose. But new research in psychology, neurobiology, medicine, and computer science tells a different story. Forgetting is not a failure of our minds. It’s not even a benign glitch. It is, in fact, good for us—and, alongside memory, it is a required function for our minds to work best.
As frustrating as a typical lapse can be, it’s precisely what opens up our minds to making better decisions, experiencing joy and relationships, and flourishing artistically.
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