There is too much blowback and ignorance in regards to how memory and thinking works. We have been horribly brainwashed into thinking that all memorization is b

There is too much blowback and ignorance in regards to how memory and thinking works. We have been horribly brainwashed into thinking that all memorization is bad and that focusing on "critical thinking skills" is superior. In order to think any thought, memory is required. Rather than memorizing useless facts, schools should use spaced repetition from the first grade onwards to ensure long term retention over important ideas and concepts. This needs to be implemented on every level of our education system. Far too much ignorance and bureaucracy stands in the way of this ever happening, but at least those tools are in the hands of any autodidact that wants to use it.