The Story of Stephen Wiltshire

Stephen Wiltshire is an artist that has unlocked his photographic memory. Check out the video below where after a 20 minute helicopter ride, Stephen is able to draw the entire New York City skyline over the course of the next six days.

Zox Pro Review

I'm currently reviewing Zox Pro. Zox Pro is a training program for your mind. My understanding is that the program unlocks your natural photographic memory allowing your mind to do more. The program promises to:

• Decrease stress
• Reduce distraction and maximize concentration
• Enhance your peripheral vision
• Reduce the amount of sleep you need
• Improve self-esteem

I hope to get the post up in the next week or so. In the mean time, if you'd like to try it with me check it out HERE. 

What is a Photographic Memory?

Photographic memory is the ability to recall an image or event with overwhelming precision and detail. For example, someone with a strong photographic memory would be able to look at the image above once and then be able to answer questions like "How many photos were in the photographic?" or "How many windows are shown in the photograph of the house?" Psychologists, which use the technical term eidetic memory, have found conducted numerous studies regarding this ability.

In another example, psychologists took the subjects to a unique place, such as Times Square in New York. Once there the subjects were given special glasses that recorded what they saw. Upon entering Times Square the psychologists started recording and stopped recording after one minute. Four hours later, the subjects were asked to describe what they saw. Much to the surprise of the psychologist, some reported "seeing" the images, and their eyes appear to scan across the image as they described it back to the psychologists with precision.

Zox Pro

The first step on my journey to get a photographic memory is Zox Pro. The information on the site Zox Pro says that the training program, developed to get you a photographic memory, started when founder Richard Welch, PhD became curious about Albert Einstein. Welch discovered that when doing research, Albert Einstein applied a special technique to concentrate - he was thinking in images or photographic memories. According to the site, Welch spent years testing, refining and simplifying the photographic memory process. Finally, he condensed it down to the Zox Pro program.

I've decided I will spend the next week trying the Zox Pro system. Look forward to my review. If you'd like to try it with me, you can purchase at: ZoxPro.com.

How do you get Photographic Memory?

The majority of people who hear of photographic memory believe it is something you have to be born with. Most of the research I've done suggests this is just not true. In fact, many psychologists believe that photographic memory is the primary way children under the age of five learn about their environment. 

Even more encouraging, from the studies I've read through, it appears that just about anyone can have a photographic memory. Many neurologists believe that the secret resides in the ability to recall the information. They believe that your brain stores everything you see and hear, but like a computer, you have to know what folder to look in. It might take patience and a good amount of practice, but with the right training and file system anyone can unlock their photographic memory. In addition to more vivid memories, studies show improvement in faster and more effective recall.

Over the next few weeks I intend to try some of the different courses, books, and methods available on the web to try and see if I can answer the question, "How do you get a photographic memory?"