How do I remember information using mnemonics?

Using mnemonic techniques, memory capabilities are significantly larger than conventional memory. Thus, it is almost impossible for a person to remember two hundred digits. Nevertheless, for those who master the mnemonic methods, to remember the exact information of this volume is a task for 10-15 minutes. The amount of information stored using mnemonics is limited by the low speed of memorization (according to the standard – one image can be memorized in 6 seconds) and fatigue that occurs during memorization. However, this speed has proved to be quite enough to remember information, occurred in learning and in everyday life.

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People with phenomenal memory

Dominic O’Brien is a British mnemonist and an author of memory-related books. He is the eight time World Memory Champion. In 1987, at the age of 13, he began developing his own mnemonic techniques. He became the world record holder for the first time on April 30, 1988. Then he memorized six mutually mixed stacks of 52 sheets. Two years later, the number of decks increased to 35 (1820 cards), in 1993 – to 40, and in 2002 – to 54 (2808 cards), almost flawlessly had broken all records.

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The child’s mind is on his fingers

The child’s mind is on his fingers.
V.A. Sukhomlinsky

What do asynchronous counting on soroban, mental counting, and kinesiological exercises do? This motor technique promotes the development of interhemispheric connections, including the corpus callosum, synchronization of the work of the hemispheres occurs, new neural connections are formed, and mental activity improves.

The technique allows you to identify the hidden abilities of the child and expand the boundaries of the capabilities of his brain.

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Mental arithmetic history

According to one version, the beginning of its existence can be considered the invention of an abacus of Chinese origin (suanpan) more than 5 thousand years ago. There is a legend that the invention of the abacus was first inspired by hunters. They had to count their loot, so they started setting pieces of wood on sticks. Thus, the great-great-grandfather of the first abacus appeared. Continue reading “Mental arithmetic history”