This is an incredible summary in the history of the art of memory. Into mnemonic history, and the Chinese medicine hand mnemonic is new to me. Funny how until

This is an incredible summary in the history of the art of memory. Into mnemonic history, and the Chinese medicine hand mnemonic is new to me. Funny how until recently, study of the art of memory was increasingly designated as occult, with periods of resurgence. Also amazing how thin is the line between what most people would consider writing and techniques such as the lukasa. Viewed through this lens, math is both a language and remembrance technique for scientists and other practitioners.