Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
Creativity is an enigmatic force that drives innovation, shapes culture, and propels human progress. It is the spark that ignites the engine of invention and the brush that paints the canvas of art. While creativity may seem like a mystical quality possessed by a select few, it is an innate capability within all of us. …
Most people trust their senses instinctively. If you see something, it must be real. If you hear a sound, it must exist. If you feel a sudden chill, you assume the temperature has changed. But in reality, your senses are not infallible; they are filtered, interpreted, and sometimes overruled by your brain. When senses disagree, …
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You have heard the expression “Trust your gut.” But what does it really mean? Is intuition a mystical gift, or is it based on the complicated processes of the human brain and body? The sixth sense, or the intuition, is the capacity of the brain to process large quantities of information without conscious thinking and …
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Mindmaps are great for brainstorming – things that we need to rearrange from time to time. Mental palaces are great for atomic pieces of knowledge, as even a small unit can encode a lot of information. Placing mental palaces within mental maps and mental maps on the walls of mental palaces we enjoy both options. …
In this article, I want to address visualization via touch. This is not something people discuss – which is why I want to touch the subject. More reading here, here, here, here, and here. Usage 1: Visualizing touch in PAO Just as we can use color to encode details, we can use texture. Typically we would …
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When we talk about tools for a good life, it is important to start from the breadth of this concept and the subjectivity it encompasses, however there are common elements that allow us to talk about a good life, a dignified, full and healthy life in most societies. Enjoying the moment and having the possibility …
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We have more than five senses, and some of these senses are bizarre. Typically we use our bizarre senses for situational awareness or speedreading or some other cool skills. But in other cases like vertigo, they may interfere with whatever we are trying to do and we may need to tone them down. For more …
In the kingdom of our mental landscapes, we possess the remarkable ability to shape vast territories of thoughts and ideas. Much like a skilled architect designs a city with rivers, bridges, and landmarks, we, too, can craft intricate mental cities that house our knowledge and understanding. This chapter delves into the art of “Landscaping” our …
As we age, focusing the eyes properly becomes harder. Aging also causes a normal loss of peripheral vision, with the size of our visual field decreasing by approximately one to three degrees per decade of life. By the time you reach your 70s and 80s, you may have a peripheral visual field loss of 20 …
This scholarly examination explores the potential correlation between hydration and academic performance. Drawing from diverse research studies, the article investigates the influence of water intake on cognitive function. Combining neural science with practical applications presents an analysis of hydrogen’s role in academic success, offering insights for maintaining optimal hydration levels during study sessions. The article …
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