This is a very long and very detailed article (50 page PDF) arguing the following: "we explain how underuse of the brain's declarative and procedural memory systems undermines reasoning, impedes learning, and diminishes productivity. We critique contemporary pedagogical models that downplay memorization and basic knowledge, showing how these trends erode long-term fluency and mental flexibility." Now my own reaction is one of scepticism (especially in the use of terms like 'engram' and 'manifold', and even in the distinction between procedural and declarative memory (though I asked ChatGPT about this and it said the distinction is well-founded)). It should definitely be passed along because it's quite the summary of the argument, though I would be interested in what people with greater experience in actual neuroscience would have to say about it. The paper is dated from last May but was referenced by Graham Attwell today.
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