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In *Moonwalking with Einstein*, Joshua Foer spends a year interviewing memory experts, neuroscientists, savants and amnesiacs to uncover how some people can recall entire books while others struggle to remember a single thought. He explains the principles of mnemonic techniques—from Cicero’s early methods to contemporary memory‑palace strategies—and shares his own intensive training under a Grand Master that led him to become a U.S. Memory Champion. By examining diverse examples, such as London cabbies’ distinctive brain patterns, the spatial memory of Apache Indians, and the rules governing memory competitions, Foer reveals the underlying mechanisms of memory and demonstrates that, with practice, everyone can achieve mastery. His engaging narrative, enriched with colorful characters, revives the long‑lost tradition of memory training and highlights the potential of the human mind.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology
Authors: Joshua Foer
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