I agree that memorization is a great mental exercise. But I also believe that keeping useless information in your mind clutters your thinking.
Even taking into account neuroplasticity, our minds have their limits. They're a lot like computers in that way. Purging unneeded data keeps our minds running faster.
64 posted on 02/16/2025 4:30:26 AM PST by RoosterRedux
("There's nothing so inert as a closed mind" )