Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning

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Why Do We Forget? New Theory Says “Forgetting” Is Actually a Form of Learning

We create countless memories as we live our lives but many of these we forget. Why? Counter to the general assumption that memories simply decay with time, ‘forgetting’ might not be a bad thing – that is according to scientists who believe it may represent a form of learning. The scientists behin