How To Think Like a Genius | Mike Byster | TEDxNaperville

Learn how to tap hidden secrets and methods to think like a genius, and to perform complex calculations faster than a calculator.

Mike Byster is a mathematician, mental calculator, and math educator. With one of the fastest mathematical minds on the planet, his mission is to positively impact the lives and minds of students ages 9-99. From test anxiety and learning disabilities to head injuries and Alzheimer’s, Mike’s approach to learning turns the pressure off, making the process of learning a positive experience.

Mike’s passion for math and memory has led him share his knowledge at over 16,000 classrooms, nursing homes, and businesses throughout the world, all for free. His book, The Power of Forgetting, shares his lessons on mental math, memory, focus, concentration and organization skills. His family-based, game show-style learning tool, Brainetics, is the winner of the 2008 Parent’s Choice Award, 2012 Mom’s Best Award, and 2015 Academics’ Choice “Brain Toy” Award.

[reefspecialty]

his videos really helped me when Going through college.

It trigger others parts of my brain that I wasn’t used to. It made me a lot sharper.

Really works

[stevelang]

I can do this as well. The skill is pretty much inherent. You end up playing with numbers at a young age and pretty soon, the thought processes become natural. You do NOT teach people how to be smart by performing basic computation. What is happening is that your mind is trained to perform a basic form of mental calisthenics. By exercising that part of your mind over and over again, you become incredibly good at it.

[annemarieneary]

Love that he shares this
Kids need this type of fun with numbers
Amazing

[pankajmulay]

People are waiting for new ideas. And thus guy is making it a magic show

[dylanakent]

This looks like a magic trick to me, particularly when he kneels down and covers his eyes.

[skezer]

What if all the final digit of all the number is zero. Then what?

[AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

I don't see how these tricks have anything to do with genius.

[altelephono]

I added the numbers in my head too😂 not to brag though

[Nellak]

This is what happens when you double your RAM guys.

[rafxjawz]

I just know this subject on genius people are born with a certain amount of activity in the brain but the rest is learned

[starinsky]

That‘s a mmath tricks taught in India let me tell you something genius has nothing to do with talent, Genius people are good problem solver but huge problem creator😂😂😂.

[amwin]

He's so hard to understand!!! Hulk Smash!!!

[an.drew_]

Is someone even verifying that his calculations are correct? His whole act can be easily faked tbh. In my opinion i think the audience seemed pretty clueless and just went along with his act. He explained way too many details far too quickly for anyone to comprehend what he is even saying. I could very well be wrong about this guy but im very skeptical to say the least.