I think everyone does this to some extent. The problem is there's a tradeoff* so we optimize to this with varying degrees of success. *Memorizing takes less ti

I think everyone does this to some extent. The problem is there's a tradeoff* so we optimize to this with varying degrees of success. *Memorizing takes less time but you sacrifice depth of understanding and duration of retention. Understanding the "why" provides a great depth of understanding and a lengthy duration of retention but, depending on the material, it can take a long time and potentially lead you down a rabbit hole if you continue to seek understanding of the underlying abstractions.