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)

More about this quote: wist.info/watterson-bill/81087…

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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