Sometimes, I wonder why memorization has such a bad rep. Everyone talks about critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but nobody really emphasizes a lot of importance on memorization. But think about it – if doctors wouldn’t memorize the...
Using memory techniques can help the brain develop new pathways for learning and improve memory, even for people with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) improved their scores...
The Freakish Willpower Of A Memory Wizard As an Italian Jesuit priest and missionary, Ricci’s memory techniques were so powerful that some of the people in China who heard him recite their books forward and backward thought he was a wizard. In...
As someone who is not very visual, I’m so glad I learned how to use sensory memory to help me use memory techniques better. But at first, it was really hard coming to grips with the fact that I don’t really see pictures in my mind. After all, how is...