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“Monotony collapses time; novelty unfolds it. You can exercise daily and eat healthily and live a long life, while experiencing a short one. If you spend your life sitting in a cubicle and passing papers, one day is bound to blend unmemorably into the next - and disappear. That's why it's so important to change routines regularly, and take vacations to exotic locales, and have as many new experiences as possible that can serve to anchor our memories. Creating new memories stretches out psychological time, and lengthens our perception of our lives.”

Quote by Joshua Foer

Book:Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
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Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything

This book delves into the fascinating world of memory improvement, combining practical advice with scientific research to help readers enhance their memory skills. more

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Joshua Foer
Joshua Foer

Joshua Foer is an American journalist born on September 23, 1982. He is known for his research and writing on memory techniques, particularly his experience as the 2006 U.S. Memory Championship champion. Foer's work often explores themes of memory, cognitive science, and human potential. more

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