Any books on how to effectively improve your memory? I love reading, but I'd like to remember more of what I actually read.

>>24538060 (OP)
Read physical books. Digital books are bad for information retention.

>>24538060 (OP)
Reread and take notes.
>I don't want to reread
Then you won't remember the book.
>I don't want to take notes
Then you won't remember the book.
>how do I take notes
You know how to take notes.
>but I don't know how to though
Then you're retarded and you should just watch TV.

Rely on your memory to improve it

>>24538063
This sounds like bullshit. Any proof to backup your claim?

>>24538060 (OP)
Moonwalking With Einstein.

>>24538060 (OP)
"Blocking mobile internet on smartphones improves sustained attention, mental health, and subjective well-being "

https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/2/pgaf017/8016017?login=false

>>24538098
>Any proof to backup your claim?
back to r3ddit, you bovine.

>>24538063
Exactly

>>24538609
This does not specifically mention memory.

>>24538060 (OP)
How To Read a Book.
I am being serious.

>>24539681

>>24538060 (OP)
I forget

>>24539683
Does anyone ever read all of these books? You should have a master's degree if you did, in fact there is college instructors who have never even heard of these individuals. For memory, I know memory champions use the loci system and mnemonics as a sure strategy. Building your mental memory palace is a good technique.

>>24538614
That's what I call your mom

>>24538068
>>24538070
fantastic stuff.

repetition is and always will be the best with the most up front attention cost. usually rhythmic mnemonic devices spring up unbidden. eventually your mind palace is fully furnished.


if you're sedulous, the internet can be useful, but proper hygiene does exist. what that rigor looks like? something roughly approximating the rate of data uptake a man could get on dial-up. past dial-up speeds, you're not only overwhelmed, you're masturbating. figuratively, and literally.

>>24538060 (OP)
pay attention and think

>>24540403
It's way too much. I doubt there is anyone who has read every one of these, not even the authors of How to Read A Book. It would take well over a decade to read everything on the list and make an attempt to understand the words and concepts rather than read them and move on. Longer if you aren't a NEET and have responsibilities.

>>24539683
How do I read How to Read a Book? Is there a How to Read How to Read a Book?

>>24540587
It's like how rory Gilmore is being an active high school student and a literary wunderkind. Virtually impossible or at least only a rare few can achieve if they forsake all fun.

Read poems and commit to memory those that really do it for you. Also practice something like chess or dual-n-back for working memory, and consider some memory-boosting supplements as well. PRL-8-53 is a good one if you're okay with an unknown MoA; same goes for NSI-189.

Yes — there are several excellent books that teach how to improve memory effectively, using techniques grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and practical memory systems (like the method of loci, chunking, or spaced repetition). Here's a curated list across different styles:


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Top Books on Improving Memory

1. "Moonwalking with Einstein" by Joshua Foer

Style: Narrative nonfiction / memoir
Best for: Beginners, general readers
What it teaches:

Memory techniques used by world memory champions

How ordinary people can train extraordinary memory

The method of loci (aka memory palace)

Super engaging, story-driven introduction to memory science


> Easy to read, inspiring, shows what's possible with memory training
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2. "Unlimited Memory" by Kevin Horsley

Style: Practical, to the point
Best for: Self-improvement readers who want actionable strategies
What it teaches:

How to focus better and stop distractions

Memory systems