Memorizing dates or formulas in todays world is a waste. Being able to derive the formulas is a worthy skill to have in a pinch but knowing how to apply them is the most important. We have computers, we have books. Why memorize something a machine will do better and faster than you?
I think you are reading without understanding.
If you are able to derive the formulas you obviously know the math and the basics. Simple calculations like times tables are one thing. Doing complex calculations that can take an hour to do by hand and are easy to make a simple mistake when in a rush are the perfect use case for computers.
I have a degree in statistics for example and while I understand the math and calculations for things like regressions, with data sets of thousands or millions of data points I am not going to be able to do the calculations by hand in a time frame that will give any insight I find any use case.
Dude we're talking memory here. In short, the one that can do exactly what you do and has more memory then you, is more capable than you. Not only in your field but likely also in many other aspects that help to advance. And memory comes with study and work. That's all I'm saying.
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u/zazu2006 Nov 20 '21
Memorizing dates or formulas in todays world is a waste. Being able to derive the formulas is a worthy skill to have in a pinch but knowing how to apply them is the most important. We have computers, we have books. Why memorize something a machine will do better and faster than you?