A quotation from Bill Watterson

CALVIN: As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You’ve taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations.

Bill Watterson (b. 1958) American cartoonist
Calvin and Hobbes (1994-01-27)

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@VulcanTourist

* OFC, this doesn't include occupations like being an actor, where #RoteMemorization is a core compentency.

@MaJ1

@VulcanTourist

"It applies best to pragmatic things and visual and spatial challenges, perhaps."

As in, how many chewing gums are in a big glass jar or how wide is a river at a crossing?

#RoteMemorization has very limited uses, if you aren't an actor, which is why I probably always hated it. I would even argue that it inhibits Amy deep learning, as could be somewhat inferred from this article: ...
perhaps.https://www.verywellmind.com/rote-memorization-8350717

@MaJ1

Does Rote Memorization Actually Help Us Learn New Things?

Rote memorization can be useful to recall information, but does it do much to help us learn? Find out whether it's useful for you or not.

Verywell Mind