The internet is eating your memory, but something better is taking its place

[silverweb]

13. Absolutely right.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]This, about "understanding patterns and how to apply that understanding," as well as being able to reason things out based on an underlying theme or principle - so very much more important than memorizing a load of facts for tests. Like you, I tested well as a result - I think because I was able to make accurate educated guesses when I hadn't actually memorized the answer to a question.

I lived in the library when I was young, too, always had my nose in one book or another - and my very first job was as a public library "aide," which was heaven on earth for me.