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The Advantage of Forgetfulness26 min
Available from 10/07/2026
Forgetfulness has long been considered a weakness of the human mind. But forgetting could well be a function of the human brain, not a flaw. It is thanks to forgetting that we can cope with the inundation of information and emotionally distressing experiences. But how much forgetting is beneficial?
Director
Joakim Demmer
Country
Germany
Year
2023
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