The Renaissance Ideal
What to strive for as a polymath
The Renaissance and the Universal Genius A universal genius is a person who excels in several specialist areas. Only a few people can become universal geniuses, characterized by high intelligence, motivation, curiosity, and inspiration. The term originated in Italy during the Renaissance. Renaissance ideals The Renaissance was a cultural movement from the 14th to the […]
Memory palace or mind palace
Remember what you have learned
Introduction In the modern television adaptation of Sherlock Holmes, the iconic detective retreats to his “mind palace” to recall memories. The memory palace or loci method is a mnemonic strategy for remembering information by associating it with mental images placed in familiar locations. The technique dates back to ancient times and is known for enhancing […]