The Loss Of Memory And Attention
As individuals and as a society, we are steadily …
July 9, 201716m 27s
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Show Notes
As individuals and as a society, we are steadily losing our long-term memories. Endless stimulation and "choices" have nearly turned us into the protagonist in the film "Memento," whose memory-loss condition puts him at the mercy of others' manipulations.
Rote memorization--unfairly maligned by modern educators--has its merits and deserves a reconsideration.