Honestly, I am amazed that there are people that don't do this. I am often wondering how different the world looks through the eyes of someone else, and it's v

Honestly, I am amazed that there are people that don't do this. I am often wondering how different the world looks through the eyes of someone else, and it's very hard for me to imagine how people can "go through the motions" without understanding in situations like you described. Personally, I could never remember a fact or a word without understanding the concept behind it or its significance.