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Moonwalking with Einstein
The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
Book • 2011
In 'Moonwalking with Einstein', Joshua Foer delves into the world of competitive memory sports and the science behind human memory.
The book follows Foer's transformation from a journalist to a mental athlete as he trains for the USA Memory Championship.
It explores historical and cultural aspects of memory, including ancient techniques like the 'method of loci' or 'memory palace', and discusses modern research on memory.
Foer also interacts with renowned memory experts and savants, providing a comprehensive look at how anyone can improve their memory through specific techniques and practices.
The book follows Foer's transformation from a journalist to a mental athlete as he trains for the USA Memory Championship.
It explores historical and cultural aspects of memory, including ancient techniques like the 'method of loci' or 'memory palace', and discusses modern research on memory.
Foer also interacts with renowned memory experts and savants, providing a comprehensive look at how anyone can improve their memory through specific techniques and practices.
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