it seems like you're saying the same thing, but with different definitions. The key to both you and the article is that the base memorization of discrete rules

it seems like you're saying the same thing, but with different definitions. The key to both you and the article is that the base memorization of discrete rules and facts is not sufficient -- the real value comes from being able to dynamically connect the rules yourself in new contexts (rather than having them simply handed to you, to be memorized)