Dr. Kelly is a science writer and Adjunct Research Associate at LaTrobe University, specializing in the study of memory methods used by oral cultures, particularly indigenous societies. She is a mnemonist and uses indigenous memory technologies to commit large amounts of information to memory. She has authored several books, including "The Memory Craft," "The Memory Code," "Song Lines" and "Knowledge and Power in Prehistoric Societies." She has a diverse background in engineering, physics, mathematics, information technology, and gifted education.In this podcast, you will learn:The techniques indigenous cultures used to memorize vast amounts of informationHow we can use the techniques todayHow to fall in love with your learningMY FREE ONLINE COURSES: 🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery 🗺️3 Days To Supercharging Your School Learning With MOCs In Obsidian: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystosuperchargingyourschoollearningwithmocsinobsidian 🗃️3 Days To Starting A Zettelkasten In Obsidian As A Student: https://course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystostartingazettelkasteninobsidianasastudentMY ONLINE COURSES: 🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: https://shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-universityMY FAVORITE THINGS: 📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant 🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): https://readwise.io/read💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): https://readwise.io/aidanhelfant/🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): https://amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: https://gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEwJOIN THE JOURNEY: 🌎Check out my Blogging Website: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/ ✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/newsletter/🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant🎙️Check out my Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0🐦Check out my Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidanHelfantPS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪

Memory takes different forms. Memories can be encoded in the strength of neural connections in our brains, but there’s a sense in which photographs and written records are memories as well. What did people do before such forms of memory even existed? Lynne Kelly is a science writer and researcher who specializes in forms of memory in the ancient world, as well as a competitive memory expert in her own right. She has theorized that ancient structures such as Stonehenge might have served as memory palaces, encoding social knowledge over extended periods of time. We talk about how to improve your own memory, the origin of religion, and how prehistoric cultures preserved their know-how.Support Mindscape on Patreon.Lynne Kelly received her Ph.D. in English from La Trobe University. Originally trained as a computer scientist, she has worked as an educator before transitioning into science writing and memory research. She is an Honorary Research Associate at La Trobe University. She is the author of a number of books, including The Skeptic’s Guide to the Paranormal. Her work on memory methods and ancient societies was published as an academic book, Knowledge and Power in Prehistoric Societies: Orality, Memory, and the Transmission of Culture, as well as in trade form as The Memory Code: The Traditional Aboriginal Memory Technique That Unlocks the Secrets of Stonehenge, Easter Island and Ancient Monuments the World Over. Her most recent book is Memory Craft: Improve Your Memory Using the Most Powerful Methods From Around the World.Web siteTEDx talk on Modern Memory, Ancient MethodsWikipediaAmazon.com author pageTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lynne Kelly, an acclaimed author specializing in memory improvement, dives into the fascinating link between genetics and learning. She introduces the concept of a 'knowledge gene' and discusses its implications for education. The conversation explores how cognitive traits like ADHD and dyslexia can be powerful tools for storytelling and memory preservation. Lynne also highlights innovative techniques like memory palaces and the importance of metaphor in education, pushing for a reformed approach that empowers teachers and enriches student learning.