Joshua Foer We’ve outsourced our memories to digital devices, and the result is that we no longer trust our memories. We see every small forgotten thing as evidence that they’re failing us. – Joshua Foer Devices Quotes Digital Quotes Evidence Quotes Failing Quotes Forgotten Quotes Memories Quotes Outsourced Quotes Result Quotes Trust Quotes We’ve forgotten how to remember, and just as importantly, we’ve forgotten how to pay attention. So, instead of using your smartphone to jot down crucial notes, or Googling an elusive fact, use every opportunity to practice your memory skills. Memory is a muscle, to be exercised and improved. One trick, known as the journey method or ‘memory palace,’ is to conjure up a familiar space in the mind’s eye, and then populate it with images of whatever it is you want to remember.
David Ortiz I’m the kind of a player who, if you give me something good to hit, I’m going to swing at it. Otherwise, there’s nothing else you can do. – David Ortiz
Hasnat Khan Generally, I do not talk about people – family or friends. This is how I am. – Hasnat Khan
Robin Hayes If people around the world knew how well people at Guantanamo Bay are treating prisoners, they would not fall prey to the accusations that some in our Chamber are making. They are all receiving judicial review. – Robin Hayes
Sarah Hay I like vintage clothes, a lot of ’80s band shirts. I wear a lot of my boyfriend’s clothes, too. – Sarah Hay
Alain Juppe For me, the country where I feel good, where I feel in harmony with the lifestyle and fundamental values, is the United States – more than any other country. – Alain Juppe
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