If you place a simple object in one memory palace location, 2 of that same object in another location and three of the same object in yet another one, you automatically create a logical pattern that connects the locations. Even though after some training you may think that you can literally dream the sequence in the memory palace you have created, it is still conceivable that having a pattern in it as described above allows for an even faster sequential navigation through it.
The value of having all 2 digit translations in a memory palace (for learning the images) in combination with the above described value of using patterns has led to the development of a new memory system.
Reading rules
The basis of this system is a very straightforward consonant and vowel translation system, for example 21, 30, 59, 96 becomes ni, mo, sy, ga (Dutch pronunciation).
Order of images in the memory palace (for training)
The order of images in the memory palace is 00 10 20 … 90 and 01 11 21 … 91 and so on. This allows for speed pronunciation of the images: do lo no … go and di li ni … gi, and so on. This simple pattern of pronunciation can be articulated after some training without even thinking about numbers and at high speed.
Pattern of translations
The pattern is as follows:
- person
- same person with object
- same object without person
- 2 of that object
- 3 of that object
In addition to this pattern, I try to choose persons based on logical pairs, so if 07 is Batman, then 57 is Robin or Catwoman or someone similar connected to Batman. The objects are chosen based on that they can easily be connected to that person, but also based on an assessment that they can be distinctively visualized in different quantities (1, 2, 3).
Example
“Yes, but” reactions
I am well aware of the fact that having for example 30 represented by two tennis balls and 40 by three tennis balls creates a challenge of how to visualize them in a distinct manner. There is obviously a tradeoff between lack of variation and difficulties of memorisation on the one hand and possible improved translation speed as a result of using patterns in the memory palace images collection on the other hand. I have used a number and shape based peg system decades ago from an old memory book that was like 19 is a balloon and 29 is two balloons and it was very easy to learn and with some creativity very easy to use for memorisation of things connected to these pegs. All I can say is that it will be an experiment worth trying in my view.