Master of Memory: Accelerated learning, education, memorization

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MMem 0378: Prepare for the MCATs using accelerated learning Aug 19, 2015

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Brian is about to study for the MCATs. I give my suggestions for creating the best system possible to remember this massive amount of information. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.

MMem 0377: Using a “persona” to embody mnemonics Aug 18, 2015

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Jensen asks about using a “persona”, such as an imagined historical character, to store information and “teach” you in your imagination. Is this a recommended mnemonic technique? What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.

MMem 0376: What to do with your mnemonic tools Aug 17, 2015

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Kayla has created a PAO number memory system and a memory palace, and she’s ready to use them! How should she start using her mnemonic tools for what she needs to study? What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.

MMem 0375: Memorize Dylan Thomas’s “Lament” Aug 15, 2015

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Angus asks about memorizing “Lament” by Dylan Thomas. I present the tools and techniques needed to commit this poem to memory. BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words of this poem: Memorize “Lament” What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed […]

MMem 0374: Emergency number memorization Aug 13, 2015

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Dana is getting ready to take a 911 dispatch test, and she has to be able to memorize a 7-digit phone number quickly and then type it 5 seconds later. What is the most effective and reliable way to store these numbers short-term? BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words […]

MMem 0373: Card deck memory palaces: Two images per location Aug 12, 2015

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Nick asks about memorizing card decks using a memory palace with two images per location. Nick wants to memorize multiple decks of cards without needing 52 locations for each deck. How can he combine images in each loci? BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words of this poem: Memorize strange […]

MMem 0372: Can you add vowels to the mnemonic major system? Aug 11, 2015

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Will asks about using a version of the mnemonic major system that has vowels as well as consonants. I give my thoughts on this practice. BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words of this poem: Memorize strange meeting What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s […]

MMem 0371: Memorize the books of the Bible in order Aug 10, 2015

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Susan asks about memorizing the books of the Bible in order. I provide a mnemonic system for accomplishing this memory feat very quickly. BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words of this poem: Memorize strange meeting What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, […]

MMem 0370: Learning languages when you don’t know grammatical terms Aug 07, 2015

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Kobi asks about learning languages when it’s hard to keep track of grammatical terms such as “adjective”, “preterite”, and “subjunctive”. Is it possible to learn a language effectively without understanding grammatical terms? BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words of this poem: Memorize strange meeting What do you want to […]

MMem 0369: More on music memorization with mnemonics Aug 06, 2015

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Simon asks about memorizing the chords, melodies, rhythm, and structure of music for performing it at the keyboard. I talk about ways to integrate visual and kinetic mnemonics to make music memorization more vivid than ever. BONUS: Here’s a quizzing set you can use to memorize the key words of this poem: Memorize strange meeting What […]

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