Memory explores how remembering and forgetting work, practical memory techniques, attention, learning, cognitive science, and research on how the brain stores information.
It started about a year ago. While skimming through TedTalks, I came across one by Josh Foer. What he discussed was weird and new and exciting — at least to me. Like so many other people, I assumed that we were born with the gift of a good memory or we weren’t. No one ever…
The Link System This memory technique is called the link system. It is one of the most basic systems you can use. While it is simple, it’s essential and powerful. It will help us improve our memories right now and also help us master more sophisticated systems. Linking, or association, is an essential aspect of…
It’s happened to all of us. We throw something on the table, walk away and then forget where that item is a few seconds later. Then, we begin questioning our sanity, swear that we have early Alzheimer’s, and eventually get upset. So, how do you remember where you put something? How to Prevent Forgetting The…