Phenomenal Memory? - Page 2

LaughingVulcan · 08-28-2007, 09:47 PM

But, you see, I don't need phenomenal memory.

I used to have real problems with remembering about the book I was reading last. There were so many in my house that I couldn't remember which one I was on, or if I left it by the bed or in the bathroom, and then when I did find it I couldn't remember which chapter I read last.

I thought for awhile about spending some money on a course, but then it turned out that the person asking had spammed it all over different forums having nothing whatsoever to do with memory. And strangely enough those questions were the only posts of the asker. And then others registered to make one or two posts about that same website the first person had not-so-cleverly associated into the question - and still nothing about what the forum was all about....

But then I bought a Sony Reader. Now all my books are in one unit. And the unit's always with me, so I don't need to worry about where I left it. When I return to a title in the unit's memory, the first option to select is to Continue Reading on the last page I visited.

So I don't think I need a memory course, and I can stay nice and skeptical.

Oh, and it has nothing to do with the website or if it's a scam or not. The skepticism is simply about what appears to be none-too-well-done guerilla marketing, is all.

RWood · 08-28-2007, 11:22 PM

As Harry said, if it looks like chicken at a Chinese restaurant, it may be Garfield on your fork.

Now what was this thread about? I forget.

HarryT · 08-29-2007, 03:07 AM

One of the benefits I've found of, shall we say, "advancing middle age", is that the resulting "decline" in one's memory (which has been very noticable in my case) allows me to enjoy reading old books all over again, because I don't remember the endings

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mogui · 08-29-2007, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

One of the benefits I've found of, shall we say, "advancing middle age", is that the resulting "decline" in one's memory (which has been very noticeable in my case) allows me to enjoy reading old books all over again, because I don't remember the endings

.

Me too! See all the money you save by not taking the course! All those re-reads are books you don't have to buy. The good news is I can re-read the Travis McGee series every ten years!

UncleDuke · 08-29-2007, 11:48 AM

i just reread this whole thread

NatCh · 08-29-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mogui

All those re-reads are books you don't have to buy.

Well, you don't have to re-buy, but then again, I don't suppose you'd remember buying them in the first place, so it's pretty much the same thing!

mogui · 08-29-2007, 08:04 PM

Yes, it is true. My forgettery is more powerful than my memory.

igorsk · 08-30-2007, 10:52 PM

-- So, what do we have here?
-- You see, doctor, I'm getting these memory gaps lately...
-- Oh. Do you get them often?
-- Them?
-- Well, the gaps.
-- What gaps?!

mogui · 08-30-2007, 11:30 PM

A retired pharmacist was having trouble with his memory. He couldn't remember anything and his wife was having trouble with her memory, too.
The pharmacist read in the paper one evening about a memory doctor who could help restore memory. He called his wife over and told her to read the ad. She thought it sounded pretty good and said, "I think we ought to see that doctor."
He said, "I think we should, too." So, they went to see the memory doctor.
After seeing the doctor for about 6 weeks, the pharmacist and his wife went down to the senior citizen centre and ran into one of their old friends.
The friend said, "I understand you're going to the memory doctor."
The pharmacist said, "Yes, that's right; we're both going."
His friend asked, "Is he any good?"
"Is he any good?" said the pharmacist, "He's the best doctor we've ever been to, he's really good!"
His friend said, "You know, I'm having trouble with my memory, too. I think I ought to see that doctor. What's the doctor's name?"
The pharmacist hesitated, "What's the doctor's name...what's the doctor's name?" He said, "Look, there's a flower with a real long stem, the stem has little green leaves and there are thorns sticking out of the stem. At the top of the stem is a big bulb flower that comes in all different colours. What do you call that?"
His friend said, "Why, that's a rose."
The pharmacist said, "Yeah, that's right, rose." He turned to his wife and said, "Hey, Rose, what's the name of that doctor we've been going to?"

igorsk · 08-31-2007, 01:37 AM

Awesome!

Alexander Turcic · 09-03-2007, 05:30 AM

*LOL*

HappyMartin · 09-03-2007, 10:16 AM

Great joke, except thats how I am.

On a slightly different track I improved my memory hugely and it was easy and cheap. I bought one of those new seagate 1 terrabite drives.

LaughingVulcan · 09-03-2007, 11:19 AM

^ Mmm, nice!

I tried doing that, but cutting the hole to stick the IDE connector into my hippocampus hurt too much.

NatCh · 09-04-2007, 01:05 PM

Mmmmm, terabytes -- now that's what I call phenomenal memory!

Paraselene · 10-01-2007, 08:38 AM

Hey there guys,

This is my first post to this forum, and I haven't provided an introduction. I'm also dragging up a very old thread, and I apologise for this also. I think it's justified, because I'm essentially warning people of a scam.

The reason I say this is a scam is not because of the product (though I should mention that it didn't work for me, and that it is really only a modified method of loci system, with some bells and whistles attached), but because the money-back guarantee is not a money-back guarantee. Despite the website’s claim that:

Quote:

“Our course is backed by NO TIME LIMIT MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! If our course does not work for you we will return your money and let you keep the course for FREE!”

Your reasons will simply be rejected as invalid, and your refund withheld. This is certainly my experience.

Additionally, if you dispute this on the forums, your account will be banned, and the post immediately deleted. Again, this is my experience.

Moreover, one should bear in mind that the “testimonials” in the forum are compulsory for the students to receive the next installment of their course. Thus, you should take everything said with a pinch of salt.

Again, sorry for the "one hit wonder", but it may well end up saving people ~£150.

Paraselene.

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08-28-2007, 09:47 PM	#16
LaughingVulcan Technophile Posts: 206 Karma: 617 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Device: Kobo Sage. Ex Sony (PRS-500, -600, -650 and Nook)	But, you see, I don't need phenomenal memory. I used to have real problems with remembering about the book I was reading last. There were so many in my house that I couldn't remember which one I was on, or if I left it by the bed or in the bathroom, and then when I did find it I couldn't remember which chapter I read last. I thought for awhile about spending some money on a course, but then it turned out that the person asking had spammed it all over different forums having nothing whatsoever to do with memory. And strangely enough those questions were the only posts of the asker. And then others registered to make one or two posts about that same website the first person had not-so-cleverly associated into the question - and still nothing about what the forum was all about.... But then I bought a Sony Reader. Now all my books are in one unit. And the unit's always with me, so I don't need to worry about where I left it. When I return to a title in the unit's memory, the first option to select is to Continue Reading on the last page I visited. So I don't think I need a memory course, and I can stay nice and skeptical. Oh, and it has nothing to do with the website or if it's a scam or not. The skepticism is simply about what appears to be none-too-well-done guerilla marketing, is all.

08-28-2007, 11:22 PM	#17
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	As Harry said, if it looks like chicken at a Chinese restaurant, it may be Garfield on your fork. Now what was this thread about? I forget.

08-29-2007, 03:07 AM	#18
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,557 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	One of the benefits I've found of, shall we say, "advancing middle age", is that the resulting "decline" in one's memory (which has been very noticable in my case) allows me to enjoy reading old books all over again, because I don't remember the endings .

08-29-2007, 11:48 AM	#20
UncleDuke books & doughnuts Posts: 882 Karma: 37857 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: usa Device: sony reader, kindle2	i just reread this whole thread

08-29-2007, 08:04 PM	#22
mogui eNigma Posts: 503 Karma: 1335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Philippines Device: HTC G1 Android FBReader	Yes, it is true. My forgettery is more powerful than my memory.

08-30-2007, 10:52 PM	#23
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	-- So, what do we have here? -- You see, doctor, I'm getting these memory gaps lately... -- Oh. Do you get them often? -- Them? -- Well, the gaps. -- What gaps?!

08-30-2007, 11:30 PM	#24
mogui eNigma Posts: 503 Karma: 1335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Philippines Device: HTC G1 Android FBReader	A retired pharmacist was having trouble with his memory. He couldn't remember anything and his wife was having trouble with her memory, too. The pharmacist read in the paper one evening about a memory doctor who could help restore memory. He called his wife over and told her to read the ad. She thought it sounded pretty good and said, "I think we ought to see that doctor." He said, "I think we should, too." So, they went to see the memory doctor. After seeing the doctor for about 6 weeks, the pharmacist and his wife went down to the senior citizen centre and ran into one of their old friends. The friend said, "I understand you're going to the memory doctor." The pharmacist said, "Yes, that's right; we're both going." His friend asked, "Is he any good?" "Is he any good?" said the pharmacist, "He's the best doctor we've ever been to, he's really good!" His friend said, "You know, I'm having trouble with my memory, too. I think I ought to see that doctor. What's the doctor's name?" The pharmacist hesitated, "What's the doctor's name...what's the doctor's name?" He said, "Look, there's a flower with a real long stem, the stem has little green leaves and there are thorns sticking out of the stem. At the top of the stem is a big bulb flower that comes in all different colours. What do you call that?" His friend said, "Why, that's a rose." The pharmacist said, "Yeah, that's right, rose." He turned to his wife and said, "Hey, Rose, what's the name of that doctor we've been going to?"

08-31-2007, 01:37 AM	#25
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Awesome!

09-03-2007, 05:30 AM	#26
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	LOL

09-03-2007, 10:16 AM	#27
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	Great joke, except thats how I am. On a slightly different track I improved my memory hugely and it was easy and cheap. I bought one of those new seagate 1 terrabite drives.

09-03-2007, 11:19 AM	#28
LaughingVulcan Technophile Posts: 206 Karma: 617 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Device: Kobo Sage. Ex Sony (PRS-500, -600, -650 and Nook)	^ Mmm, nice! I tried doing that, but cutting the hole to stick the IDE connector into my hippocampus hurt too much.

09-04-2007, 01:05 PM	#29
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Mmmmm, terabytes -- now that's what I call phenomenal memory!