# General Memory Chat **URL:** https://forum.artofmemory.com/c/general/29.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.artofmemory.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.artofmemory.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.artofmemory.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [00-99 PAO (different approach with actions)](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/00-99-pao-different-approach-with-actions/105044)
**Author:** [@rado.sheytanov](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/rado.sheytanov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/00-99-pao-different-approach-with-actions/105044 "2026-09-10T00:00:31Z")
Hi all, Inspired by previous conversation I had in the forum I’m sharing my PAO as I trust some people might find it helpful especially with coming up with actions for your people. I found that my brain has no trouble … --- ## [Error correcting in recall with lots of data? Basic geography](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/error-correcting-in-recall-with-lots-of-data-basic-geography/114712)
**Author:** [@Chos3n](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Chos3n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/error-correcting-in-recall-with-lots-of-data-basic-geography/114712 "2026-09-09T17:31:06Z")
I am attempting to remember 1st level divisions of every country/ sovereign state. I have just started snaking around Africa from Egypt and Algeria has been the first challenge with 69 wilayah. I do the districts/ provi… --- ## [Greeting from Mali - My Pi Matrix Challenge Goal](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/greeting-from-mali-my-pi-matrix-challenge-goal/113302)
**Author:** [@ousmane](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/ousmane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/greeting-from-mali-my-pi-matrix-challenge-goal/113302 "2026-09-08T20:57:37Z")
Hello everyone,I am from Mali, and my goal is to become the first Malian to officially participate in the Pi memorization rankings. I am currently training hard and I am happy to join this community to share my progress … --- ## [Memory lecture \[book recommendations\]](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/memory-lecture-book-recommendations/114726)
**Author:** [@master\_peanut](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/master_peanut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/memory-lecture-book-recommendations/114726 "2026-09-08T02:16:14Z")
What books on memorization do you recommend? Preferably in Polish. --- ## [Bordom and lethargy during review](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/bordom-and-lethargy-during-review/114545)
**Author:** [@loka52364](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/loka52364)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/bordom-and-lethargy-during-review/114545 "2026-09-07T14:15:01Z")
Hello! How do you deal with lethargy during review? Most of the time, the lethargy doesn’t come from learning new material, but from reviewing. I can honestly say that the thing I get most bored of in life is reviewing s… --- ## [As Above, So Below: Turning the Memory Palace Into a Computational System](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/as-above-so-below-turning-the-memory-palace-into-a-computational-system/114359)
**Author:** [@KillianZoldeck](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/KillianZoldeck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/as-above-so-below-turning-the-memory-palace-into-a-computational-system/114359 "2026-09-04T14:28:34Z")
So, all of this started with the goal of doing complex calculations using the memory palace technique at super-fast speeds. I know, I know—we already have calculators and the technology available to us to perform such… --- ## [Link Method beginner doubt – action subject vs action receiver](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/link-method-beginner-doubt-action-subject-vs-action-receiver/114505)
**Author:** [@acqus06](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/acqus06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/link-method-beginner-doubt-action-subject-vs-action-receiver/114505 "2026-09-04T10:40:26Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I’m using the link method (and memory palace) to memorize numbers. The story I created at my front door is: Micky walks in and with his Foot steps on a rotten Pear and Feathers get attached to it, so he… --- ## [Ad-hoc Locis](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/ad-hoc-locis/114373)
**Author:** [@drixt](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/drixt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/ad-hoc-locis/114373 "2026-09-03T17:40:52Z")
Hey, Recently I was thinking on ways to connect flashcards and memory palaces. I’m using both of them for different purposes plus I’ve started using flashcards for reviewing some of my Palaces which greatly increased my… --- ## [Is there any way to combine the memory palace with the mind map?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-combine-the-memory-palace-with-the-mind-map/107870)
**Author:** [@Hto](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Hto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-combine-the-memory-palace-with-the-mind-map/107870 "2026-09-03T06:23:14Z")
Basically, when I was younger, I used the memory palace to study for the entrance exam and it was wonderful. But then I entered medical school and the content escalated in an absurd way. I’ve already graduated, but I’m s… --- ## [Remembering the past](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/remembering-the-past/105427)
**Author:** [@Absence](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Absence)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/remembering-the-past/105427 "2026-08-31T00:37:13Z")
I suppose everyone remembers things that happen in their childhood randomly that they had forgotten. Is there any way to somehow train this and somehow remember your memories you had as a child perfectly? or atleast par… --- ## [Is it possible to increase the mnemonics in everyday life?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/is-it-possible-to-increase-the-mnemonics-in-everyday-life/107575)
**Author:** [@Glauber](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Glauber)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/is-it-possible-to-increase-the-mnemonics-in-everyday-life/107575 "2026-08-30T01:59:13Z")
Hey everyone! I aways have a bad memory for remember things, so I’ve been practicing mnemonics sporadically for over 10 years, but I’ve always used for simple things, like studying for a test, memorizing things I needed… --- ## [What Are Your Favorite Books That Changed the Way You Think?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-books-that-changed-the-way-you-think/27860)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-books-that-changed-the-way-you-think/27860 "2026-08-29T00:01:57Z")
I thought it would be interesting to have a thread about books that are so good, they’ve significantly changed the way you think. They don’t have to be about memory – they could be about philosophy, biology, psychology, … --- ## [How to begin?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-begin/114158)
**Author:** [@Gustagroh](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Gustagroh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-begin/114158 "2026-08-28T12:28:36Z")
Hello, guys. I’m new here. I was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. It’s really hard to memorize information like faces, number, historical context. Can you give me some help about how to get into this new world of memor… --- ## [Data-addressed loci: has anyone tried a linked-list memory palace?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/data-addressed-loci-has-anyone-tried-a-linked-list-memory-palace/113721)
**Author:** [@tumbleweed](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/tumbleweed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/data-addressed-loci-has-anyone-tried-a-linked-list-memory-palace/113721 "2026-08-27T01:58:37Z")
Hello from Almaty, Kazakhstan! Has anyone tried a memory palace where the data decides which locus comes next? I am new to memory sports, so sorry if this idea already has a name. I found this older topic on data struc… --- ## [All about rhyming and shape systems](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/all-about-rhyming-and-shape-systems/114061)
**Author:** [@raj12](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/raj12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/all-about-rhyming-and-shape-systems/114061 "2026-08-27T01:40:31Z")
Memory Question I already know the Shape System and Rhyming System (1–20), and I want to use them to memorize large amounts of information. For example, can I use the same 1–20 shape pegs to memorize multiple different… --- ## [Post your 0-99 List here for other people to use... feel free to add](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/post-your-0-99-list-here-for-other-people-to-use-feel-free-to-add/28338)
**Author:** [@WJW](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/WJW)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/post-your-0-99-list-here-for-other-people-to-use-feel-free-to-add/28338 "2026-08-26T07:07:48Z")
I decided to start a thread called “Post Your -99 List” to possibly save some people some time and hassle in trying to complete their list. A far as I know almost everyone is trying to improve upon what they have and can… --- ## [My weird number system](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/my-weird-number-system/111805)
**Author:** [@Felixvolata](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Felixvolata)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/my-weird-number-system/111805 "2026-08-25T21:54:26Z")
Fun with number systems- I call it HEADWARE SYSTEM First, choose your favorite way to remember numbers, we will be building 10 pegs. For some experienced mnemonicists, a system already in use can be used here. If new, … --- ## [How to remember details about people ?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-remember-details-about-people/113689)
**Author:** [@easterneagle](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/easterneagle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-remember-details-about-people/113689 "2026-08-25T21:21:31Z")
Hi Folks I understand techniques to remember names, faces, phone numbers, birth dates, address for one person. I am now trying to understand how to store this informatoon for say 30 families ? I am thinking a memory p… --- ## [Hi. Do you use songs to improve memory?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/hi-do-you-use-songs-to-improve-memory/113937)
**Author:** [@Biondi1789](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Biondi1789)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/hi-do-you-use-songs-to-improve-memory/113937 "2026-08-25T21:07:36Z")
Hi. Do you use songs to improve memory? I’m practising song in English. That are an effort to me. And seems to work. You have to memorize not only the lyrics. The metrics and rhyme too. --- ## [Names and Faces](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/names-and-faces/28029)
**Author:** [@LociInTheSky](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/LociInTheSky)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/names-and-faces/28029 "2026-08-24T13:17:20Z")
Here’s a thread to discuss names and faces strategies. I’ll start: Well I’ve never tried to memorize a list of names and faces myself… But Ronnie White suggests having specific images for common first names. Sounds li… --- ## [Any tips during recall?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/any-tips-during-recall/106648)
**Author:** [@rado.sheytanov](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/rado.sheytanov)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/any-tips-during-recall/106648 "2026-08-24T13:02:21Z")
Hi all, Do you have any tips for helping in recalling memorized data? For example a deck of cards? I use PAO and sometimes when I push for speed and then try to recall I have blank loci which leads me to being unable t… --- ## [How to memorise a sudoku?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-memorise-a-sudoku/108068)
**Author:** [@smith.francis](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/smith.francis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-to-memorise-a-sudoku/108068 "2026-08-24T12:51:54Z")
Need suggestions --- ## [Should I switch to a Pao system?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/should-i-switch-to-a-pao-system/113509)
**Author:** [@Zelenor](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Zelenor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/should-i-switch-to-a-pao-system/113509 "2026-08-23T20:13:50Z")
Hi, I’ve been working on my major system recently and I wonder if I better not switch early to a pao system using the major system, I know that at some point I will use it and im worried about the interference that it c… --- ## [Learning a summary of all 1189 chapters of the Bible](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/learning-a-summary-of-all-1189-chapters-of-the-bible/108529)
**Author:** [@Andrew314159](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Andrew314159)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/learning-a-summary-of-all-1189-chapters-of-the-bible/108529 "2026-08-23T14:30:53Z")
Hello again, I’m curious of others’ thoughts on how best to do this: I’d like to memorize a short summary of all 1189 chapters of the Bible. Nothing crazily long or detailed. Just enough to be able to quickly locate … --- ## [Why is the memory palace technic not more popular?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-is-the-memory-palace-technic-not-more-popular/108464)
**Author:** [@GKMemory](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/GKMemory)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/why-is-the-memory-palace-technic-not-more-popular/108464 "2026-08-21T20:27:18Z")
I discovered the technic 3 years ago, after having mastered it I use it every time I want to remember something important. But I’m surprised that it’s not more popular. And when I talk about it in outer circles, to peop… --- ## [Anchor Points for Academic Treatment of Architecture](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/anchor-points-for-academic-treatment-of-architecture/113758)
**Author:** [@bestieboots](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/bestieboots)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/anchor-points-for-academic-treatment-of-architecture/113758 "2026-08-20T12:17:17Z")
I will be taking an academic writing course this semester that will train us on how to research and write academic papers. To teach us this, the professor is focusing on architecture, the “built environment.” We’ll be re… --- ## [How do you actually structure a 4-year university degree using Memory Palaces?](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-do-you-actually-structure-a-4-year-university-degree-using-memory-palaces/113557)
**Author:** [@egtel](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/egtel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/how-do-you-actually-structure-a-4-year-university-degree-using-memory-palaces/113557 "2026-08-20T11:37:32Z")
Hello, I’ve been working with memory techniques for almost 20 days now, and I’m continuing to learn by applying various methods from Dominic O’Brien’s book. The main question on my mind is this: how do we actually use th… --- ## [Card deck memorisation - post your times here!](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/card-deck-memorisation-post-your-times-here/27280)
**Author:** [@Richie\_UK](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Richie_UK)\ **Replies:** 1414\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/card-deck-memorisation-post-your-times-here/27280 "2026-08-20T07:23:11Z")
Hi all, I’m gradually working on improving my time taken for memorising a single deck of cards. It seems, reading through the forum, that there are a number of other people doing the same thing. I thought it might be u… --- ## [Advice for Exams in certain topics](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/advice-for-exams-in-certain-topics/113737)
**Author:** [@ShotoTodoroki](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/ShotoTodoroki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/advice-for-exams-in-certain-topics/113737 "2026-08-19T23:59:40Z")
Hi everyone! I am new to the forum and really like it so far. I am a student in Germany currently working towards my High School diploma. I am usually pretty good at participating in class, but my grades in written exams… --- ## [1000 Peg system](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/1000-peg-system/113517)
**Author:** [@Account](https://forum.artofmemory.com/u/Account)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.artofmemory.com/t/1000-peg-system/113517 "2026-08-18T12:04:19Z")
I am about to study medicine I wanted to have a 1000 peg system for numers 000-999, so that i can number very long speeches or palaces etc. but every method i found on the website does not seem to “flow” PHONETIC? I am… [Previous page](https://forum.artofmemory.com/c/general/29.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.artofmemory.com/c/general/29.md?page=3)