Richard Rubin, memory expert with the Massively Distributed Memory Palace technique, discusses the power of memory techniques, location-based mnemonics, niche appeal of mnemonic techniques, a memory competition in Rome, limitations of AI for mnemonics, potential of cognitive neuro prosthetics, concerns about merging technology and the brain, memorizing multiple decks of cards, the concept of a massively distributed memory palace, the memory abilities of Max Maven, and the concept of memory and letting go.

Richard Rubin, a tax legislation journalist from the Wall Street Journal, discusses how your tax bill could radically shift depending on the next president, highlighting stark differences between Biden and Trump’s proposals. Will Carless from USA Today dives into the repercussions of the Telegram CEO’s arrest, affecting far-right movements in the U.S. The podcast also explores the significance of political events at Arlington Cemetery and unraveling legal challenges in the realm of internet privacy.