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The Case for Memorization in the AI Era
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.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Reported and produced by Jeff Young
Music by Komiku
©Copyright 2026 Learning Curve Productions LLC
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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.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Reported and produced by Jeff Young
Music by Komiku
©Copyright 2026 Learning Curve Productions LLC
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