[dbustac]

The education system does reduce learning to memorizing some facts, dates and formulas.

[emteycz]

I don't think so. I have never seen e. g. a math class without practice. Some practice is more theoretical, but there is practice.

[edylemond]

Rote memorization is indeed not very useful, but the memorization of connected knowledge which you can build on top is essential for learning and creativity

[edylemond]

(In Greek mythology Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, is the mother of the muses, goddesses of creativity)