# Managed Forgetting to Support Information Management and Knowledge Work

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.12155 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1811.12155/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 17 Nov 2018.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Towards Self-organizing Personal Knowledge Assistants in Evolving Corporate Memories](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2308.01732/) (2023)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Trends like digital transformation even intensify the already overwhelming mass of information knowledge workers face in their daily life. To counter this, we have been investigating knowledge work and information management support measures inspired by human forgetting. In this paper, we give an overview of solutions we have found during the last five years as well as challenges that still need to be tackled. Additionally, we share experiences gained with the prototype of a first forgetful information system used 24/7 in our daily work for the last three years. We also address the untapped potential of more explicated user context as well as features inspired by Memory Inhibition, which is our current focus of research.