Why would a student include an allusion to Albert Einstein, an accomplished scientist with a famously bad memory, in a paper about how people learn?

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to show that memorization is important to everyone
to show that memorization is important to everyone - no response given

to show how famous people are remembered
to show how famous people are remembered - no response given

to show how remembering something is not as important as understanding it
to show how remembering something is not as important as understanding it - correct

to show that memorization is important when learning something new

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The best response is: to show how remembering something is not as important as understanding it. This allusion to Albert Einstein highlights the idea that while memorization might have its place, true comprehension and the ability to apply knowledge are more critical to effective learning.