Impact in the 21st Century

EP #31: Nelson Dellis - Unlocking Superhuman Memory | Building Memory Palaces | Remembering Everyone's Name


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Nelson Dellis is a six-time USA Memory Champion, Grandmaster of Memory, and one of the world’s foremost experts on training the mind. Driven by his grandmother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, he turned an average memory into a world-class superpower using ancient techniques and now teaches others to do the same. As founder of Climb For Memory, he scales the planet’s highest peaks, including multiple Everest expeditions, to fund Alzheimer’s research and prove that mental and physical resilience go hand in hand.

In this mind-expanding episode, Nelson reveals how anyone can transform their memory from forgetful to unforgettable, including:

  • The ancient origins of the memory palace and why these techniques powered civilizations long before writing existed
  • Step-by-step guidance on building your first memory palace and mastering the Major System for numbers
  • Instant hacks for remembering names, speeches, grocery lists and a live demo that will blow your mind
  • Why memory training builds focus, presence, and creativity in an age of endless digital distraction
  • The future of human memory as AI takes over storage and how keeping this skill sharp could define our humanity
  • This is a thrilling, practical conversation for anyone ready to reclaim their mind, boost daily performance, and discover that superhuman memory isn’t a gift. It’s a skill waiting to be unlocked.

    🎙️ What is Impact in the 21st Century?

    Impact in the 21st Century is a podcast that celebrates the impactful work being done around the globe and shares the stories of the inspiring individuals who are behind it.

    👤 Who hosts the podcast?

    Aaron Friedland is a National Geographic Explorer, PhD Candidate in Econometrics at UBC, and Founder of Simbi Foundation.

    🦻 Who Makes It Sound Good?

    Tom Foster is an Award-Winning Recording Engineer and Cinematographer, Up-and-Coming Composer, Film Scoring Student at Berklee College of Music, and Head of Audio & Music for the Sea Change Project.

    This podcast is brought to you by Simbi Foundation & The Goood Life.

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