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A video essay on our learning culture's obsession with memorization and how to read for true understanding.

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Chapters:
Our Obsession With Memorization: 00:00
1: A Brief History of Memorization: 03:05
2: Understanding Requisite Variety: 05:55
Sponsor: 09:10