Moonwalking with Einstein: Summary of the Key Ideas - Original Book by Joshua Foer: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

An extraordinary memory is not something we are born with, but it can be trained with the right techniques and deliberate practice. Mental athletes use specific techniques to improve their memory and become better at remembering numbers, names, cards etc. Once we understand how memories are formed, we can transform information in a way that makes it easier to remember.

Who should read this book:
• People looking for ways to improve their memory.
• Anyone who wants to become better at remembering information such as names and phone numbers.
• Anyone interested in brain science and the art of remembering.

In this summary:
Chapter 1: Our memorizing abilities can be improved with the right techniques
Chapter 2: Some people can remember things easily, but find it difficult to forget
Chapter 3: Mental athletes use chunking to store information more easily
Chapter 4: Our lives are structured by memories and a concept of time
Chapter 5: Information can be stored in memory palaces to make it more easily retainable
Chapter 6: Poems can be remembered with the help of images or emotions
Chapter 7: The invention of the printing press reduced the need for memorizing
Chapter 8: The OK plateau can be overcome with deliberate practice
Chapter 9: Schools should teach modern memorization techniques
Chapter 10: The human mind is capable of much more than we think
Chapter 11: Final Summary