Comment on My Problem with Spaced RepetitionparentComments−dbustacOP5yThe education system does reduce learning to memorizing some facts, dates and formulas.−emteycz5yI don't think so. I have never seen e. g. a math class without practice. Some practice is more theoretical, but there is practice.−edylemond5yRote memorization is indeed not very useful, but the memorization of connected knowledge which you can build on top is essential for learning and creativity−edylemond5y(In Greek mythology Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, is the mother of the muses, goddesses of creativity)
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The education system does reduce learning to memorizing some facts, dates and formulas.
I don't think so. I have never seen e. g. a math class without practice. Some practice is more theoretical, but there is practice.
Rote memorization is indeed not very useful, but the memorization of connected knowledge which you can build on top is essential for learning and creativity
(In Greek mythology Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, is the mother of the muses, goddesses of creativity)