The Beginning of my Book

1. Memory is a Thing (wrong)
2. There is a secret to a good memory(wrong)
3. There is an easy way to memorize(wrong)
4. Some people are stuck with bad memories(wrong)


  So far, some myths about memories are being introduced to me. Myth one generally describes that memory is not a thing "physically", but it is an abstract thing. I found interesting that there is no general part that specifically does memory. It is scattered around the brain and no one knows quite how memory scienctifically works.
  Myth 2 and 3: These play hand in hand in saying that improving memory isn't a simple thing to do. Many variables play like what are you trying to remember, who is trying to memorize it, how long do you need to remember it, etc. There is no one secret, nor is there and easy way to memorize. Also, people with high IQ's don't necessarily have a better memory. However, actively schooling is proven to help memory.
  Myth 4: People say that they have significantly bad memories which is not true. A very interesting example is used to illustrate this. If there is a large cardboard box, and a small manilla folder, what is going to hold more 3 x 5 index cards? Obviously, the cardboard box will. However, the folder is much more organized and is easily accessible then the box that may hold more. Many people use the cardboard box method with memory and that is very bad. There is no bad memory that you are born with. There are only trained and untrained memories.
  I will continue to read through the next myths and post again.