Dylan Callens's Blog: The Silent Guardian, page 10
June 12, 2021
Google Ruined My Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Enjoy this Google Shakespeare Translation of Sonnet 18. It is delightful nonsense that will keep you guessing and laughing at what could be next. If you enjoy it, be sure to check out Richard Pickman’s new “Google Ruined My…” books.
Romeo and Juliet - Act 2, Scene 2O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?
Deny thy...
April 25, 2021
Practicing my PAO Table
Over the past five days, I’ve been memorizing my person-action-object table. I spent the first three days placing each PAO in its own loci. I did about thirty numbers each day.
That process went smoothly. On average, it only took about ten to fifteen minutes to encode and recall thirty PAO. Whenever I had a quiet moment, I’d run through the PAO to reinforce my memory. I’d try to identify them in different ways. Som...
April 20, 2021
My Person-Action-Object System Placed in a Memory Palace
As I begin preparing for memory competitions, I have started memorizing my PAO system (for a more detailed discussion on the PAO system, click here). For those not yet in the know, PAO stands for person-action-object.
My PAO system follows the major system (click here for more details about the major system) as much as possible. There are a few questionable gaps in my system, like 22, which has Nick Nolte nagging at nanobot...
April 19, 2021
How to Remember Numbers: The Major System
The major system is a mnemonic device that is aids in the memorization and recall of numbers. It can be adapted to the memorization of playing cards and dates as well.
The system works by converting numbers into consonant sounds, then adding vowels to form words. The guiding principle is that it’s easier t...
April 15, 2021
Advanced Memory: The PAO System
Using a PAO memory system is a must if I’m going to get anywhere in the world of memory athletes. PAO stands for Person-Action-Object.
Upgrading to a PAO SystemI used to use the Major System to remember numbers and cards (find out m...
April 14, 2021
The Journey Towards Memory Lane
It started about a year ago. While skimming through TedTalks, I came across one by Josh Foer. What he discussed was weird and new and exciting — at least to me.
Like so many other people, I assumed that we were born with the gift of a good memory or we weren’t. No one ever said, “It’s time to learn how to make your memory better.” But then Foer shattered that belief.
...April 13, 2021
MKUltra: The strangest project ever!
The CIA started Project ARTICHOKE on August 20, 1951. They wanted to see if participants would unwillingly attempt to assassinate others. Also, the CIA ran several experiments to determine the usefulness of hypnosis, forced addiction, withdrawal, and LSD during interrogation.
Eventually, ARTICHOKE turned into MKUltra in 1953. The name MKUltra came from MK, meaning that the Technical Service...
April 5, 2021
How to Remember: The Link System
This memory technique is called the link system. It is one of the most basic systems you can use. While it is simple, it’s essential and powerful. It will help us improve our memories right now and also help us master more sophisticated systems.
Linking, or association, is an essential aspect of memory. Arguably, everything that we learn is linking together in some way. Psychologists have concluded tha...
Memory Technique – The Link System
This memory technique is called the link system. It is one of the most basic systems you can use. While it is simple, it’s essential and powerful. It will help us improve our memories right now and also help us master more sophisticated systems.
Linking, or association, is an essential aspect of memory. Arguably, everything that we learn is linking together in some way. Psychologists have concluded tha...
The Nuira Manifesto: The New Recruit
You are the new recruit. You will work in secrecy. No one will know that you are a part of this organization. As a new recruit, you will be called upon to perform tasks that the Acheulians require of Nuira. Failure to complete any task will result in harsh penalties, including death. A commitment to the organization is a commitment to success. To be in a ...
