“Learn why things work on a starship” – Kirk
“Each ship has it’s own combination code to prevent an enemy from doing what we’re attempting” – Spock
“Using our console to order Reliant to lower her shields” – Kirk
I’ve always loved this segment from Star Trek: TWOK. To me, it serves as an example that understanding how and why something works the way it does is always better than just knowing how to use it.