Conditional Recall

Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 07:35 AM · 25:03

In the neon-lit nights of 2025, Johnson & Johnson unveiled X. A pill, not larger than a snowflake, but it promised a tempest of change. This miraculous drug didn't just allow people to cherry-pick memories to erase from their minds, it also can credibly leave a reminder in people's minds that those memories has been vanished, forever. We explore the game theoretic implications of a technology (such as TEEs) that allows players to commit to forget information and discuss several applications.