# General Memory Chat **URL:** https://forum.artofmemory.com/c/general/29.md [Latest](https://forum.artofmemory.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.artofmemory.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.artofmemory.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the General Memory Chat category](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/about-the-general-memory-chat-category/46)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/about-the-general-memory-chat-category/46 "2018-10-30T01:11:48Z")
This section of the forum is for general discussion about memory and memory techniques. --- ## [Welcome to the Art of Memory Forum!](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/welcome-to-the-art-of-memory-forum/8)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/welcome-to-the-art-of-memory-forum/8 "2026-09-28T20:45:26Z")
Train your brain and learn the Art of Memory in our free discussion forum! This is a discussion forum for people who are interested in memory techniques, brain training, and mental calculation. All levels of experience … --- ## [Can AI Replace Teachers?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/can-ai-replace-teachers/114093)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/can-ai-replace-teachers/114093 "2026-10-03T01:03:56Z")
Here’s an opinionated video about the use of AI in classrooms. Let me know what you think. :slight\_smile: Birbalsingh points to the recent history of educational technology as proof of its inadequacy. She cites example… --- ## [Weird ideas for creating stories](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/weird-ideas-for-creating-stories/116267)
**Author:** [@Sukuna](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Sukuna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/weird-ideas-for-creating-stories/116267 "2026-10-02T22:18:41Z")
Naming People I have been an avid movie / anime watcher. I remember several backgrounds, because only 1 or two people are shown in emotional heavy scenes. Still I remember that scene and after getting used to image cre… --- ## [How to increase the speed of structural memory?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-increase-the-speed-of-structural-memory/116127)
**Author:** [@Alexcom](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Alexcom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-increase-the-speed-of-structural-memory/116127 "2026-10-01T15:17:34Z")
It’s glad to be here! I’m a Chinese high school student under great pressure.In this case,the efficiency of our thinking and memory is going to be more important.According to the text book,I started to understand the po… --- ## [Blind daughter with 98 pecentile memory, feels overwhelmed by information](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/blind-daughter-with-98-pecentile-memory-feels-overwhelmed-by-information/106432)
**Author:** [@LizJ](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/LizJ)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/blind-daughter-with-98-pecentile-memory-feels-overwhelmed-by-information/106432 "2026-10-01T11:21:00Z")
Hi everyone, I stumbled upon your forum looking for some help for my daughter. She is 15 years old and has been blind since birth. She has no vision, just some light perception (can tell if it’s day or night), and she i… --- ## [What is a good criteria to organize countries of the world in a memory palace?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-is-a-good-criteria-to-organize-countries-of-the-world-in-a-memory-palace/107591)
**Author:** [@superwoobinda](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/superwoobinda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-is-a-good-criteria-to-organize-countries-of-the-world-in-a-memory-palace/107591 "2026-09-30T22:07:26Z")
Hi. I learned the 194 world sovereign countries, now I would like to put them in a memory palace to make sure the information will stick and I can rehearse it without a map. What’s the best use of the order provided by… --- ## [What's different about Harry Lorayne's Linking method?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/whats-different-about-harry-loraynes-linking-method/115726)
**Author:** [@prncpndy256](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/prncpndy256)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/whats-different-about-harry-loraynes-linking-method/115726 "2026-09-30T21:25:29Z")
How wonderful it would be, to simply read through the material encode as you go, and Voila! at the end of reading you have memorised the key point. No need to create palaces beforehand. Such a time saver! But I feel … --- ## [“Wow, 2704 is a big number!” - John L’s TIM System journal](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/wow-2704-is-a-big-number-john-l-s-tim-system-journal/104983)
**Author:** [@Goldfish](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Goldfish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/wow-2704-is-a-big-number-john-l-s-tim-system-journal/104983 "2026-09-30T19:07:46Z")
Hello! It’s John again. You can tell I made a brand new topic because I’m trying to keep a tenuous hold on my capitalization and punctuation, and I’m trying not to write too many run-on sentenc… okay. well, that was nic… --- ## [How to choose correct memory technique?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-choose-correct-memory-technique/116065)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Miller](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Jacob_Miller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-choose-correct-memory-technique/116065 "2026-09-30T08:07:00Z")
This has been my biggest problem starting with memory techniques - I don’t know how to choose correct method for the type of data I need to memorize. I think i have read enough theory on memory techniques but I fail to … --- ## [I need a help in memory palace](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/i-need-a-help-in-memory-palace/116074)
**Author:** [@Ligt](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Ligt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/i-need-a-help-in-memory-palace/116074 "2026-09-30T01:10:08Z")
Hi i have recently came to know about memory palace and start to built it and i have a doubt that i have created my home and i keep 2 cupboards in my room for daily life and study and where i store each information like … --- ## [Short contents about Memory Palaces?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/short-contents-about-memory-palaces/108426)
**Author:** [@GKMemory](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/GKMemory)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/short-contents-about-memory-palaces/108426 "2026-09-29T22:30:39Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for short contents about Memory Palace, would you have some to recommend ? Preferably in english, but open to other suggestions if you have! Thanks --- ## [Doesn’t Mnemonic Techniques Need a New Paradigm? (Sentence-Specific Mnemonics)](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/doesn-t-mnemonic-techniques-need-a-new-paradigm-sentence-specific-mnemonics/116055)
**Author:** [@seok](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/seok)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/doesn-t-mnemonic-techniques-need-a-new-paradigm-sentence-specific-mnemonics/116055 "2026-09-29T16:56:14Z")
Reading through the forum posts, I noticed that many people find it difficult to apply mnemonic techniques to actual exams, often feeling it’s even less efficient than just studying normally. I haven’t studied mnemonics… --- ## [Chimp Test](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/chimp-test/115620)
**Author:** [@FrankLM](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/FrankLM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/chimp-test/115620 "2026-09-29T14:44:18Z")
‘CHIMP TEST’ A brain exercise is the Chimp Test whereby a group of counters that are numbered consecutively are randomly scattered; each counter then has to be clicked in consecutive order and as soon as the first one… --- ## [Why mnemonic isn't so popular?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-mnemonic-isnt-so-popular/115888)
**Author:** [@johnwick22](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/johnwick22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-mnemonic-isnt-so-popular/115888 "2026-09-29T11:48:16Z")
why mnemonic isn’t so popular? like doesn’t ppl need memorization now a days? --- ## [I Built a New Mnemonic Technique](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/i-built-a-new-mnemonic-technique/116002)
**Author:** [@seok](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/seok)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/i-built-a-new-mnemonic-technique/116002 "2026-09-28T21:09:25Z")
Existing mnemonic techniques take their retrieval cues from external things — places, or images you prepare in advance. That makes them expensive to set up, slow to master (months), and leaves no real alternative for peo… --- ## [Going from the Major System to PAO](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/going-from-the-major-system-to-pao/115936)
**Author:** [@DuncanMemory](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/DuncanMemory)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/going-from-the-major-system-to-pao/115936 "2026-09-28T10:00:39Z")
I’ve mastered a Major System of 0-99 and now am in the process of mastering a PAO system with that foundation. However, I’m starting to run into issues with crossed images. For example, I have 03, which for me is SwiM (S… --- ## [Loci Method for the Linearly Deficient](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/loci-method-for-the-linearly-deficient/115370)
**Author:** [@tripfin](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/tripfin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/loci-method-for-the-linearly-deficient/115370 "2026-09-27T15:16:29Z")
Although I’d love to have one, a memory palace has never worked for me for the simple reason that I struggle to recall the order of even real-world spaces. I’ve lived in the same town my whole life (a town with only one … --- ## [Objects, 2 in 1 and combination questions](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/objects-2-in-1-and-combination-questions/111633)
**Author:** [@waverider](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/waverider)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/objects-2-in-1-and-combination-questions/111633 "2026-09-27T03:17:33Z")
hi all. I am new to this forum - hello. i have read a lot of the posts from @Rajadodve786 and find them to be very interesting particularly about using objects. i am trying to build up my levels on memory league and us… --- ## [Advice for Creating a 000-999 system](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/advice-for-creating-a-000-999-system/103135)
**Author:** [@Zellion](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Zellion)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/advice-for-creating-a-000-999-system/103135 "2026-09-26T14:14:57Z")
Given that this forum has many veterans and that I intend to create a 000-999 digit system in the near future, I figured I would ask for advice. For those of you who have created and used 000-999 digit systems, what adv… --- ## [Why is brain training addictive?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-is-brain-training-addictive/115820)
**Author:** [@Clarence](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Clarence)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-is-brain-training-addictive/115820 "2026-09-26T12:12:20Z")
I am wondering why I can spend so much time on memory and math training compared to other activities I can otherwise be engaged in. I seem to prefer them to even school learning. I wonder how I would have felt pre-memory… --- ## [Do memory tools reinforce biases?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/do-memory-tools-reinforce-biases/115828)
**Author:** [@tripfin](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/tripfin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/do-memory-tools-reinforce-biases/115828 "2026-09-25T21:35:20Z")
I saw a great post about USA capitals today, where someone showed a worksheet where they colored in the states according to images they associated with them. This is often how I remember things as well- images that reinf… --- ## [I need guide in my technique of memory palace](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/i-need-guide-in-my-technique-of-memory-palace/115675)
**Author:** [@Ligt](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Ligt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/i-need-guide-in-my-technique-of-memory-palace/115675 "2026-09-24T18:49:41Z")
have been using memory training for past few days like i trained by using a memory palce constructing my home and seperate two space in my room and storing real life and studies but sometimes i forget previous and studie… --- ## [How to Remember Gym Form & Mechanics](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-remember-gym-form-mechanics/115366)
**Author:** [@dilshadk125](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/dilshadk125)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-remember-gym-form-mechanics/115366 "2026-09-23T22:06:37Z")
Hey everyone, I’m currently mapping out my gym workout routine into a Memory Palace, but I’d love to get feedback on how experienced mnemonists handle biomechanical cues and form details, not just exercise names or rep/… --- ## [What's your progression rate?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/whats-your-progression-rate/108862)
**Author:** [@wesleytwiggs](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/wesleytwiggs)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/whats-your-progression-rate/108862 "2026-09-23T01:42:22Z")
I’m just wondering to any of you guys out there, particularly if you’re faster than me, how normal is my progression rate? To be clear, I’m not trying to brag or anything but I’m genuinely curious because it seems like i… --- ## [Mnemonic Guide for Beginners (the learning route)](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/mnemonic-guide-for-beginners-the-learning-route/106193)
**Author:** [@NekroFernus](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/NekroFernus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/mnemonic-guide-for-beginners-the-learning-route/106193 "2026-09-22T15:43:57Z")
Hello Art of Memory Kozarenko, the only source that I have seen on practical mnemonics (the essence of mnemonics is in practical memorization, not just in sports hobbies). You can try to understand the content through … --- ## [Memory training ](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/memory-training/115630)
**Author:** [@Ligt](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Ligt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/memory-training/115630 "2026-09-22T15:26:44Z")
I have been using memory training for past few days like i trained by using a memory palce constructing my home and seperate two space in my room and storing real life and studies but sometimes i forget previous and stud… --- ## [My workplace/case recently changed our workflow management system to Appian](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/my-workplace-case-recently-changed-our-workflow-management-system-to-appian/115496)
**Author:** [@Kindred](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Kindred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/my-workplace-case-recently-changed-our-workflow-management-system-to-appian/115496 "2026-09-22T01:16:41Z")
My workplace recently changed its workflow/case management system to Appian. I’m really struggling with its logic and layout. If you have attempted to learn Appian using a memory Palace, how did you do it? Are you will… --- ## [Virtual Palaces: The Sims 4 - New here!](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/virtual-palaces-the-sims-4-new-here/110135)
**Author:** [@ewerpower](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/ewerpower)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/virtual-palaces-the-sims-4-new-here/110135 "2026-09-21T23:19:22Z")
Hi everyone! I’m a newcomer to the fascinating world of mnemonics, and it’s a real pleasure to finally join this community. I’ve been diving deep into the Method of Loci, and I’m currently testing a specific approach: u… --- ## [How does one remember case law citations? ](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-does-one-remember-case-law-citations/115338)
**Author:** [@JohnnyR731](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/JohnnyR731)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-does-one-remember-case-law-citations/115338 "2026-09-21T22:53:26Z")
The idea is how can lawyers utilise memory palaces and the Major System to remember citations like Barret v Enfield LBC, \[2001\] 2 AC 550; Bath & Wells Board of Finance v Jenkinson, \[2002\] EWHC 218 (Ch) etc. What I am lo… [Next page](https://forum.artofmemory.com/c/general/29.md?page=1)