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How to Memorize Numbers with a Memory Palace

Have you ever wondered how some people can memorize thousands of digits of pi or other really long numbers?

Experimenting with a Category-Based Ben System

I’m not very happy with my current mnemonic system, so I’ve been experimenting with a couple of alternatives over the past few days. This post talks about some ideas.

Predictions for the 2012 World Memory Championship in London

Johann Abrina wrote a couple of blog posts with predictions for the winners of the 2012 World Memory Championship in London that begins tomorrow.

Johannes Mallow Video: "Training for London 2012"

I just saw a great video of Johannes Mallow on his blog: Also check out Memory Sports TV. Best of luck to all of the competitors at this weekend's World Memory Championship.

How to Automatically Generate Vocabulary Flashcards with Google Translate and Anki

I learned a great technique from Dale on how to automatically translate lists of vocabulary words with Google Translate.

How to Create Anki Flashcards from Webpage Tables

Anki is a free, open-source flash card program. There is a lot of useful information scattered around Wikipedia and other websites that would make great flashcards.

Learn Techniques to Improve Visualization

It's possible to improve visualization with practice. This article describes some visualization exercises and tips that can help.

Increasing Brain Size through Intensive Language Study

A study done in Sweden suggests that intensive language study might increase brain size.

Another Look at Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM)

Here is another article about Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (also known as HSAM or hyperthymesia).

How to Memorize Verbatim Text

This page discusses some common memory techniques for memorizing text word-for-word (verbatim). The ancient mnemonists (like Quintilian) distinguished between memoria rerum and memoria verborum.