Voluntary Forgetting (IMAGE) Ruhr-University Bochum Caption We often take great pains to remember things. But forgetting is just as important. Credit RUB, Kramer Usage Restrictions This image may only be used for reporting about the Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum in the context of the press release "This is how the brain forgets on purpose", published in September 2018. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.