68 Expert Panel: Mnemonics- Alex Mullen, Anthony Metivier, and Nelson Delis

<p>Three well known memory experts share tips for integrating memory techniques like memory palace, the story method, and mnemonics flashcards.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>[01:27] Defining Memory</li> <li>[02:59] Defining Mnemonics</li> <li>[04:17] Common Misconceptions About Memory</li> <li>[06:56] Comparing and Integrating Memory Techniques</li> <li>[13:40] Remembering & Differentiating Concepts That Are Very Similar</li> <li>[15:24] Remembering Information Outside the Classroom</li> <li>[17:27] Tips for Remembering Names</li> <li>[20:38] Pre-Made vs Self-Made Medical Mnemonics</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Chase DiMarco conducts a memory expert panel with a three-time world memory champion, Alex Mullen, multiple US memory record-holder and author, Nelson Dellis, and mnemonics practitioner, trainer, and author Anthony Metivier. They talk about common misconceptions surrounding memory, share tips for comparing and integrating different memory techniques for medical school and for remembering non-academic information, such as people’s names and the layout of a hospital.</p> <p> </p> <p>People tend to think of memory as a bookshelf from which we can simply retrieve information. However, Alex explains that memory is more like a lens through which we view the world. Everything we encounter is filtered through the lens of memory. The author of the blog <a href="https://waitbutwhy.com/">Wait, but Why</a>, Tim Urban, describes memory using an analogy: memory is like a tree trunk, the more knowledge you acquire, the more branches you build. This makes it easier to integrate new material, by building on what you already know.</p> <p> </p> <p>Lots of people also believe that memorization is a fixed ability, or a gift, rather than a skill that can be cultivated. Nelson debunks the concept of a “photographic memory” which does not exist and is not supported by the literature. Rather, memory is a skill that can be improved.</p> <p> </p> <p>Alex is famously known as a proponent of mnemonics flashcards for medicine, while Anthony is known