Modern memory, ancient methods | Lynne Kelly | TEDxMelbourne

Today, we explore whether memory still has a practical place in the world of big data and computing.

[lynnehurstbridge]

Thank you for the lovely comments. The book on the memory methods had the working title of "Unlocking the Memory Code" when the text was written by TEDx. The published title will be "Memory Craft" to be published by Allen & Unwin in June 2019.

[kiblassoaladaob]

Oh my gosh you make so much sense! While taking care of my 98 year old grandmother over the summer, I decided to capture some of her knowledge by conducting a series of interviews on our tribal beginnings. I actually could tell that she was reciting something she learned because my social science training kept interrupting her when I didn't understand a concept she mentioned. After a few interviews I noticed that she had to start from the same point to get to where we left off. I'm so glad I made the decision to stop interrupting her because she completed the series of stories. Thank you for your work and I cannot wait to read more of your work!

[landscapedesignmelbourne]

Wonderful and thanks. As a landscape architect I have been 'following' leylines, songlines, Indian temples, shakti peeths etc for almost 30yrs. You've filled in a lot of gaps in my now understanding. Jai

[LearnToJuggleNOW]

Her book "The Memory Code" is fantastic. I was skeptical at first but after some reading I came away convinced that the author is a serious and hard working researcher who did her homework and actively sought disconfirming evidence before printing anything. This is amazingly interesting and consequential. She has a new book called "Memory Craft" coming out soon which will offer more direct practical instructions to readers.

[Vanski]

Her personality is wonderful! This was a great talk I want to try this. She's right to ask why this isn't being taught in schools. My kids would love trying to learn something like this

[christophersimmins]

Nothing is new, its just forgotten. It is sometimes said...that, without memory, we are nothing. Objects, trigger our primal senses, to connect and build a story, emotion skill or talent. All objects carry information...its how we view and interpret that information that gives us, the past the present and future...'we see only what we look for, we recognise only what we know.'

[dixonhill]

what a beautiful talk!!! i do and teach mnemonics and mrs. kelly really blew me away with her powerful appearance and viewchanging knowledge. thank you so much for this.

[danielflores]

no entiendo por qué el trabajo de lynne no es tan conocido. Creo que todo sobre lo que habla de cómo las culturas pasaban conocimiento a traves de generaciones (sin papel ni escritos) es demasiado interesante e importante, pues a fin y al cabo habla del funcionamiento de nosotros mismos.

me gustaria ver a mas gente hablando sobre esto.

[noraabercrombie]

Isn't it interesting that this realization came as a result of Lynne listening to Indigenous people. We should all do so, a lot more, and take Elder advice.

[PierreLaBaguette]

I would be curious about paper about experiments with memory palaces technique and dementia mentioned towards the end of the talk..

[AbdulKadir-ezip]

Thank you so much for your to many well advice.

[ZocNad]

Some years back I read a book by Anne Wilson Schaef called Native Wisdom for White Minds. It was a good book but didn't touch on this. I also studied mnemonics and Harry Lorayne's Memory Book. Are the techniques similar? Thanx.

[KristianGerard]

I suspect Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one big memory "palace/technique"

[biggSHNDO]

Her body and mouth can barely keep up with the sheer volume and speed of knowledge coming forth.

[williambudd]

A lot of hype and no specifics. Waste of my time to listen to her!