Conditional Recall

In the neon-lit nights of 2026, Johnson \& Johnson unveiled X. A pill, not larger than a snowflake, that promised a tempest of change. This miraculous drug didn't just allow people to cherry-pick memories to erase from their minds, it could also leave a reminder of this erasure in the minds of those who ingested it.Amidst the iconic red-bricked walls of Harvard Law, you, with books in one hand and dreams in the other, are on a mission. You are not just another student; you carry the hope of revolutionizing the archaic chambers of the legal world. Each night, as you pore over the tomes of law, you wonder what greatness society can achieve.On a cold evening, your phone buzzes. It's Dex, your old college friend turned underground dealer. His message is simple: ``Got X. Special price for you.'' The temptation swirls around you. Would you trade the lessons of the past for a clearer, yet incomplete future? The decision rests in your hands.We explore the game theoretic implications of a technology (such as TEEs) that allows agents to commit to forget information and discuss several applications.