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Great book, motivated me to then read The Art of Memory by Frances Yates. Although I'd say traditional mnemonic devices like memory palaces are basically linea
by kiwi_kim 2y ago
Great book, motivated me to then read The Art of Memory by Frances Yates.
Although I'd say traditional mnemonic devices like memory palaces are basically linear information storage and recall devices. This can create issues in building a flexible web of information, because loci or the order of the path can become dependencies and you can run out of unique spots in a given space, leading to memory interference.
Even spaced repetition methods (e.g. Anki) tend towards fragmentation of micro-ideas. Its perfect for terms, languages, and simple one question -> one answer ideas.
I've found a hybrid method of images, nested loci and spaced repetition to be most useful, because its flexible over time, and preserves relationships of ideas.
(Context: I co-founded a SaaS in this space: www.sticky.study)
- nickpsecurity 2y agoYou are very correct in my experience since mnemonics backfired on me that way. It was like my brain constricted on those but recall was good in limited situation. Thanks for sharing your alternative. I like that you’ve included your references for each component of your method. That might help as many people as your product. I’ll look into it sometime.