Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not. For proof, imagine a world where every detail you ever came across was etched indelibly in your mind. Every conversation you regret, every rejection ...

The human capacity to forget is not merely a failure of memory but a fundamental adaptive mechanism. Memory suppression and intentional forgetting involve the active inhibition of unwanted or ...

If you didn't forget things, you'd be in for a world of trouble. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Forgetting is part of our daily ...

If you've noticed that your brain seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to retaining new information, don't worry! Psychology offers some fascinating insights into this puzzling situation that ...

If you ask your friends about their favorite memories, they may mention their first kiss, a wedding day, or perhaps even giving birth to their child. It’s usually an important moment in time. But how ...

We watched our parents, grandparents and even teachers do it – and now it’s our turn... Walking with purpose through a door, so sure about what we’re heading into another room to do and then, out of ...

The phrase “forgive and forget” is a common slogan and recommendation. But does it make sense for trauma survivors? While researching for my book, You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your ...

Earlier this year, 20-year-old Vishvaa Rajakumar memorized 80 random numbers in 13.5 seconds—roughly six numbers per second. This feat helped him win the Memory League World Championship, a tournament ...

Nick Haslam receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Milan Kundera opens his novel The Book of Laughter and Forgetting with a scene from the winter of 1948. Klement Gottwald, leader of ...