What if you never forgot anything?
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How does memory work? And how does… un-memory work? It’s Okay To Be Smart explains how our brain does a lot of remembering and forgetting every day, so you should probably make room for some info on how it works. You’ll also get to meet some people who can’t make memories, and also never forget anything.
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