Long-term memory vs. search is like L1 cache vs. RAM, argues zetalyrae
zetalyrae · x · 2026-11-09
zetalyrae argues people underrate the cost of looking things up: long-term memory versus a Google search is like L1 cache versus RAM. Dually, the benefit of having knowledge memorized so it can be recalled effortlessly is also underrated.
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