Companion Podcast

Run-time 13 minutes

I discuss the value and limitations of mnemonics, leading to a discussion of the need for attention and how to achieve it.

References

  1. The Proust pill by Pagan Kennedy, June 25, 2006
    http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2006/06/25/the_proust_pill/
  2. the Art of Memory http://www.memory-key.com/Mnemonics/aom.htm

    exceptional memorizers: http://www.memory-key.com/NatureofMemory/champs.htm
  3. Carruthers, Mary. 1990. The Book of Memory: A Study of Memory in Medieval Culture. New York: Cambridge University Press.
    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0521429730/ref%3Dpd%5Fsim%5Fbooks/103-4041346-6304613
  4. Meditation and the brain
    http://www.memory-key.com/newsletters/issue_70.htm
  5. Serious Study: Immaturity Levels Rising, June 23, 2006
    http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2006/06/23/immature_hum.html?category=human&guid=20060623110030

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