Intelligent Memory: Improve the Memory that Makes You Smarter

by Barry Gordon, Lisa Berger

In this groundbreaking and important book, Dr. Barry Gordon, one of the world's leading authorities on memory, and Lisa Berger offer a bold new synthesis of the two essential components of the human intelligence and memory. Gordon and Berger argue that "intelligent memory" is the key to our ability to solve problems, learn from experience, associate, and innovate. As critical to the creation of works of genius as it is to navigating the complexities of daily life, intelligent memory is not an innate gift but a skill that we can learn, hone, and actually improve with age-no matter how old or absentminded we might be.

Gordon and Berger provide a concise, compelling overview of how intelligent memory functions in the brain as the "engine" for dynamic thought, enabling us to focus our attention, make connections, and store and retrieve information. Combining cutting-edge science with practical hands-on guidance and featuring daily exercises and self-administered tests, Intelligent Memory is an essential volume for readers of any age who want to sharpen and expand their intellectual powers.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 2003

Reviews

[Hamed Hazel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great insight on how our minds work, how idea are formed and stick

[Paul Vogelzang · Rating 5 out of 5]

I interviewed Dr. Gordon and was provided an ARC. This is a great book for many in my generation (60+ age), who want to better understand both the science and the future of memory.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking in how to channel your memory to solve problems and help you in daily tasks.

[Dede Muharoom · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gimana yah, sebenarnya belum rampung dibaca semua. Karena ada beberapa bab yang mengganjal di hati. Apalagi pada bab-bab yang isinya semacam test. Karena test-testnya biasanya berhubungan dengan kebiasaan sehari-hari, dan yang membuat buku ini orang luar negeri, ada beberapa kebiasan yang tidak sinkron dengan kebiasaan di Indonesia (penulis sebenarnya sudah mewanti-wanti di awal bab). Tapi yah, mood ku keburu ilang. Ya untuk yang fasih berbahasi Inggris mungkin tidak akan ada masalah. :3

[Geldar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written more for the layman than for the bachelor of psychology, Intelligent Memory was too general for my tastes, but also generally interesting. I wouldn't have read the whole book if I didn't think it'd have been a good idea to do so (I hope).

[Paul, · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting thesis about how memory works, but the author gave no practical advice on how to actually improve anything.

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

i think i started reading this, though (ironically) i don't actually remember! So i'm not sure i finished it :-/