Discover powerful memory techniques in this 33-minute video lecture from The Great Courses. Learn how to use the Major System for memorizing long numbers and everyday objects. Explore the Method of Loci, an ancient memory technique attributed to the Greek poet Simonides, and create your own memory palace to encode information like shopping lists. Understand why these methods are so effective and how to combine them for even greater memory enhancement. Debunk myths about photographic memory and gain insights into the dedication required by memory champions. Through engaging exercises and examples, develop the skills to improve your memory to a world-class level using innate brain power.