Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
We try to decipher the codes of Giordano Bruno, and especially the arts of memory presented in his books. Somehow he managed to combine in one text quite a lot: PAO-like visual cues, healing visualization, geometric formulas, almost kabbalistic text manipulations and mystical practice now lost. I will not try to analyze the original texts, …
It is useful to leverage the available information in large chunks. The larger the chunks, the faster and more effective the process. The smallest chunks to remember are letters. The larger chunks may include the keywords that allow access to the entire resource. The most unfriendly language Klingon is a constructed language, specifically intended to …
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I define atomic visualization as compound visualizations of multiple keywords that cannot be easily disassembled. Due to strong connectivity between the keywords, these visualizations are faster to make and easier to retain. In this article I provide a clock-related way of generating such visualizations. It may work for up to 12 objects with complex relations. …
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PAO is a visualization of a person performing an action with an object. I argue that PAO is a fast and comfortable way to visualize 5 words in one visualization. If you’re eager to tap into your memory landscapes using exclusive and contemporary methods inspired by the indigenous memory technique, consider enrolling in my memory …
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This is a bundle for parents and mentors – but it also has very specific tips for learning skills and productivity training per specific professions. One of the things that are deeply special in 1:1 with Anna is personal guidance, different for every student. Unfortunately, 1:1 sessions are very expensive. Moreover, we want to do …
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While memory champions prefer mental palaces for their simplicity and capacity, accelerated leaning gurus favor mindmaps. Mindmaps are extremely versatile and can be easily modified as new information becomes available. However, mindmaps have several essential design flaws compared to yet more flexible schemes used by engineers and AI creators. We can easily add the missing …
We want to introduce a new superdeal. This is supposed to be a very powerful offer. The product should be strong enough to make a huge change in someone’s life. The focus is not on gaining new tools, but on gaining new perspectives. A product like that supplements your learning toolset with an entirely different …
Mnemonics based on specific letters are very effective when verbatim memorization is required. Verbatim memorization is good for poetry, acting, and sacred texts. It was one of the most admired skills in medieval philosophy. Even those of us who do not need this skill can use it in combination with other skills. If you’re keen …
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When I was a child I decided that I want to be a polymath and know everything. Not a very realistic goal. Since then I have been learning for as long as I can remember myself. I noticed that the more I know the easier it is to learn more, even in very different areas …
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Occasionally I read 1000 articles per week. This takes me about 90 minutes per day or one entire weekend. I honestly thought it to be normal and was surprised that some people find it astonishing. You do not even need to read very fast to use these skill. What is an average article? A good …
