Memory wardrobe

Usually, I focus on large mental structures, like mental palaces and cities or massive mindmaps. We do not always need something massive. Quite often it is enough to place a mental wardrobe in one of the existing mental palaces. Why would one need a mental wardrobe? Quite often we learn subjects iteratively, increasing our understanding …

PAOX as a way to remember 20 words in one visualization

visualization

Typically PAO is used to remember one person using one action with one object. You can add to the formula to remember more. I put my limit around 9 words per visualization: otherwise, chunking gets harder. You might add more. The touch Typically PAO is something standalone, like an American president embracing  a guitar or …

Associative connections in mental landscapes

mental-landscape

Our memory and thinking are deeply associative. Associations are critical for creativity. However, there is no clear recipe for creating associations. Instead, I suggest several options you can mix and match. How do we get mental landscapes? A mental palace typically addresses a single building with several rooms. Mindmaps usually address around 20 objects branching …