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Being able to remember a lot of things doesn't define you as smart. Not at all.

Imagine a camera which can store 32GB worth of pictures. Except, you can't take any pictures with the camera. You have to copy them over from another camera.

That's the equivalent of a person who simply has more reliable memory than the usual person. Except, remember, we're in the information age. We already have computers.

If all you can do is memorize and recall information for tests, then you're good for nothing. You're not smart. You can't think for yourself. You can't derive anything and contribute anything for the world.

This is why computer programmers are the master race. Signing out.