Competitive memory athlete Nelson Dellis has won multiple national championships, and he’s used AI to help him train for competitions. But as he turned to chatbots more and more, his thinking began to change. It fits into what Oakland University professor Barbara Oakley, an expert on how humans learn, calls the “Memory Paradox.” They’re among those making the case for requiring students from middle school to college to do more rote memorization — of poems, dates, capitals, and more.

Learning Curve

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The Case for Memorization in the AI Era

MAR 3, 202638 MIN
Learning Curve

The Case for Memorization in the AI Era

MAR 3, 202638 MIN

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A growing number of experts are making the case for requiring students from middle school to college to do more rote memorization — of poems, dates, capitals, and more — to respond to rise of generative AI. "2024 USA Memory Championship (LIVE STREAM)," on YouTube. "Everyday Genius," by Nelson Dellis. "The Memory Paradox: Why Our Brains Need Knowledge in an Age of AI," on ArXiv.