How to Develop a Photographic Memory

Installed 02 August 2003. Latest update 13 September 2010.

Sometimes aircrew gunners have to make split-second decisions as to whether to fire or not to fire. (It’s important to not shoot at friendly aircraft.)

In World War II, one method used to help gunners speed up their aircraft identification skills was to flash photographs on a screen of the planes they had to recognize. One device used for this purpose was called a tachistoscope (ta kis’ tuh scope). Instructors could vary the duration of the images being flashed on the screen. At times the images would be flashed for just a few hundredths of a second. Blink and you miss it.

Aircraft Recognition Tachistoscope Simulation
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Funny things began to happen. When the gunners were in darkened rooms during this training, their eyes became dark adapted. It was found that many of them were holding on to the split-second images after the images were no longer on the screen. With dark adapted eyes, the images could be retained for a few seconds.

A study was set up to see just what could be done with these retained images. The images were positives instead of the more familiar negative images you get if you stare fixedly for a few seconds at a picture or scene, then look away. Some subjects got so good at the process that after seeing a very short duration image of a page in a book, they could then read the page, from somewhere inside their heads.

The above information was supplied to the writer by Mr. Ray Elkin West Lafayette, Indiana in 1962.

The fact that the subjects could acquire a readable image of a whole book page suggests that their peripheral vision happened to be, or became, more acute than that normally found in the general population. This form of retained visual images may not be accomplished with the same process as done by people who have what is called photographic memories. The writer didn’t thin to ask Mr. Elkin, but the idea of long term storage of the images did not come up.

The writer did not have access to a tachistoscope but decided to try an alternate technique for seeing the retained images. Dark adaptation seemed to be a prerequisite for the short term image retention. One way to dark adapt you eyes is to close them. Its not the same as being in a dark room but one can get a similar effect. Then comes the tachistoscope emulation. Rapidly open and close your eyes. This is not unlike exposing film in a camera. The first few hundred times you try this, you’ll probably get blurred images because your eyeballs aren’t yet convinced to hold still during the exposure. The images will be there but doubled, usually vertically. Keep trying! It’s also wise to make sure nobody is watching you.

After a month or so of your covert camera work you should find that your eyeballs begin to cooperate (the process might be called the steely eye)and images of big things with good contrast start to hang on. Big letters on billboards and soft drink machines make good targets.

With lots of work, assuming you haven’t been put away, you should find that text in books show up in blurry fashion, unreadable, but recognizable as fuzzy text. Large print documents may bring more rewarding results. As time goes on the acuity should improve to the point of readability.

It may be that that tachistoscope simulation near the top of this page, if viewed in a darkened environment, may provide a usable indicator of the process being discussed.

You can cheat, or take a short cut if you please, by using a camera strobe flash in a dark room. Hold the flash unit above or to the side of your head and aim it at an outstretched arm. You’ll see a bright image of your arm that does not immediately fade away. The image may last for two or three seconds. If you lower your arm while the image is still active you can have your own spooky show.

Not only will this amazing power aid in the pursuit of academic excellence, it is the power that will make your child “Standout from the Crowd”. Ruwan Associates  is an education centre offering professional Right Brain Development courses designed  to uncover the latent potential of our younger generation. We are of the firm belief that proper right brain training will be immensely beneficial for children in unleashing that wondrous creativity within them, thus further complementing the country’s commendable education system. Based on extensive researches and years of training experience carried out in Japan, and Malaysia, our  comprehensive training program is designed to empower its students (2 -16 yrs old) with the tools that will increase their memory and the key that will unlock their creativity! Contact us for more free information at ruwan@paradise.net.nz You are free to copy this page only for use in another language. We appreciate if very much if you acknowledge it. Thank you.

Capitalising on the innate desire of every parent to give the best education possible to their children, many programs today claim to hold the master key to making Geniuses.

What makes a Genius or Who is a Genius ? Geniuses are fairly easy to spot, defining exactly what makes one person a genius is a little trickier.

Figuring out how that person became a genius is harder still.

Here are some definitions from the Web :

1. someonewho has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; ” brilliance:

   unusual mental ability

2. ace:someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
3. exceptionalcreative ability
4. flair:a natural talent; “he has a flair for mathematics”; “he has a

   genius for interior decorating”

Geniuses like Mozart, Einstein

and Da Vinci have amazed and baffled mankind. Are they simply blessed with

divine talents or do they possess some secret knowledge?

To gain an insight into the

working of a genius mind, a

group of specialists at a University in Japan invited the famous Japanese

International Chess player Mr Yoshiharu Habu to conduct an interesting

experiment.He is the undisputed champion of Shogi (a complex game which is the

Japanese equivalent of chess),and a widely acclaimed genius and a top celebrity

in Japan.

In this experiment, the

specialists used an electroencephalograph, a special kind of equipment that

monitors brainwave activity, which would indicate the part of the brain that is

used when performing certain tasks and can be observed on a computer monitor. Usually,

when playing the game of chess, a normal person would think with his left brain

using logic to plan his next few moves. But in the case of Mr Habu, the

specialists made an amazing discovery that showed other wise.

Mr Habu’s brainwave graph,

on the contrary, showed that he had used his right brain most of the time

before eventually switching to his left brain just before he made his move.

Upon further investigations using the electroencephalograph, the specialists

finally determined that Ms Habu had first used the right brain’s cognitive

images and spatial orientation to think and plan, and subsequently switched to

the left brain for logical linguistic confirmation before making his move on

the chess board.

Right Brain Holds the Key

This important discovery

led the specialists to carry out further studies and experimentation with a

wider selection of gifted individuals, and the results were astounding. It has

been shown that, as in Mr Habu’s case, the cognitive process for most gifted

persons is in fact right brain oriented. They tend to utilize the right

brain’s unique spatial awareness and mental images to think and create, while

the normal person uses the left brain to process information in a logical and

sequential manner.

Interestingly, Yoshiharu

Habu’s remark seemed to concur with the findings, as he said, ” Most chess

players’ vision seems to be darting around the chess board while studying the

various moves…. but for me, I would just take a glance focusing on the centre

of the board, and all the possible moves would just materialize in my head

where I plan my advances…. the accuracy is almost 100%.” Amazing indeed, these

geniuses simply have the ability to think out of the box by utilizing the vast

untapped potential of the right brain to combine with the skills of the left.

Courtesy of  :  http://sidhere.com/genuis-right-brain/

In most educational systems, the process of learning through drills,

repetition, tests and quizzes depends upon the linear, methodical left brain,

which builds memory through logical links and repetition

The Powerful Right Brained

Children

The typical right-brainers

see a minimal need for rules, are impulsive, question authority and embrace new

challenges and ideas. They are highly imaginative and more often than not, they

would spin into explosive thoughts that gave rise to revolutionary insights and

ideas. As well as imaginative, right-brainers are also creative geniuses and

may be naturals at art or music. In addition, being spatial and

three-dimensional in their thinking, they prefer drawing and creating, and have

a natural ability to hold images in their heads for prolonged periods of time,

far surpassing their left- or whole-brained counterparts in these areas. For

example, many architects can ’see’ in their mind an image of the finished

product long before it’s translated into a blueprint. And artists report they

can visualize exquisite details of a painting in their mind’s eye before they

are transferred to canvas. It is precisely this extraordinary visual memory

that, if harnessed, can enable right-brained individuals to succeed and excel

in the academic environment.

How to Develop the Right

Brain

Quantum Speed Learning  (QSL) –

the short cut

Research and studies have shown that the right brain, when duly

developed, complements and aids learning of the left-brain skills. Greater

brainpower can be achieved as a result of integrating the abilities of both

hemispheres of the brain that can be applied to academic studies as well as

developing creative problem-solving skills.

QSL’s innovative and systematic method of training has been proven to be

highly effective in producing remarkable results that are truly attainable. The

program is carefully designed to enable its students to acquire the full range

of cortical skills that they possess but are often neglected and thus under

developed. With the correct method under proper guidance, these faculties can

be nurtured and flourish into life-long skills that can be extended to every

aspects of life.

Harness the extraordinary potential of the right brain not only aids to

lay a strong foundation for learning, ultimately, beyond academic achievements,

develops the multiple intelligences that are now essential requisites to excel

in the new millennium.

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little

extra!

Benefits of middle brain

activation

•Better school result

•Better memory

•Better concentration & focus

•Improved character

•More creative mind

•Better learning capabilities

•More confidence & mental stability

Extraordinary Abilities

& Benefits

Super Photographic Memory Outstanding Learning Capability

Amazing Imaging Skill Elevated Self-Esteem

Exceptional Creativity Acute Observation

Increased Concentration Speed Reading and Super Listening

Enhanced Intuition High Speed Data Processing Skill

QSL’s Right Brain learning allows the mind to learn in a whole new way

by activating the less utilized right hemisphere and stimulates the visual

centers of the brain. Visual stimulation aids traditional learning by

developing and sharpening the right brain’s photographic memory, visualization

skills, intuition and creativity, creating a complete well-rounded approach

where learning becomes an integral part of living, working and growing.

Course Features

The course starts with first building a strong foundation using a wide

range of training aids and materials to probe into the right brain’s main

functions to enable its students to apprehend the unique characteristics and

abilities of the right brain. Visually stimulating training aids are included

to strengthen the power of image visualization

paving the way for remarkable memory and

imagination.

With a sound foundation to build upon, right brain-inclined skill

trainings are incorporated to focus on developing powerful tools like Photographic Memory, Speed

Reading & Speed Listening abilityand High Speed Data Processing skill, fully expanding those

intellectual skills that will aid the learning of other disciplines in schools

to cultivate outstanding learning

capability.

Exceptional creativity is

also fostered capacitating the ability to think ‘out of the box’ to generate

creative ideas and solutions intelligently reacting to opportunities and

problem solving.

Each lesson comprises a set of “Routine Foundation Exercises”

providing basic mental exercises to stimulate the right brain combined with a

set of “Potential Development Trainings” specifically designed to

develop and enhance the various intellectual skills.

The basic principle behind this method of training is a technique called

Midbrain Activation, which allows students to access the middle part of the

brain. Normally, one relies more heavily on either their right hemisphere or

left hemisphere of the brain. One’s dominant brain type has a significant

effect on their study habits and grades.

With Midbrain Activation, the middle part of the brain acts as a

‘bridge’ to allow both the right and left hemispheres to work together, thus

increasing the learning capacity of the brain, allowing the student to absorb

more information and learn new skills more easily. When the middle brain is

activated, the student is able to utilize the qualities from both the right and

left hemispheres. It also brings out and strengthens characteristics such as

creativity, memory, application skills, self-confidence, and the ability to

concentrate. These characteristics are especially important in activities where

concentration and anticipation are key factors in attaining positive and

superior results.

The Importance of the Right

Brain Functions: is very well explained by Professor

Makoto Shichida, a world renowned expert in child education and brain

development,

In ancient civilizations

right brain activity was well-developed. The ancient people lacked telephones,

radar, cars and other forms of technology. Despite this limitation they could,

by the use of higher senses, bridge the limitations of distance. Modern man is

predominantly left brained; we use language and sequential learning to acquire

knowledge. This is a tedious lengthy process. Left-brain based education clouds

right-brain activity and the resultant student frustration contributes to

dissatisfaction in the classroom.

Doctors and scientists

became aware of the right brain through the emergence of people with ‘Savants’

syndrome. These people had tremendous memorization skills, generally termed

photographic memory. Their ability to calculate complex equations was almost

instant and correct. In short, they saw the world in terms of images and

patterns. This is the domain of the right brain.

Far from being unique, we

all possess these abilities. At birth, our right brain is fully activated.

Mothers and fathers can communicate with their offspring via telepathy. How

often have you seen a tense mother with a screaming baby? As the mother calms

down, loves and caresses her child harmony is restored. Up to the age of six

years, this ability is present. If not stimulated the ability will diminish and

become dormant (dormant not extinct).

Children learn much faster

than we formerly imagined. By nature, they are very in tune with life around

them. Children are very spiritual; the advice coming from a young set of lips

often shows wisdom beyond their years.

The Quantim Speed Learning  method

teaches students to use their natural learning capabilities more effectively

and how to process vast volumes of information with ease. Since the student’s

brain is trained to function as a ‘whole,’ their senses become more aware and

acute, allowing them to comprehend and know what is presented to them even

while they are blindfolded. This heightened sense of awareness leads to higher

levels of performance not only in academic studies , but also in sports and the

arts, enabling the student to gain skills that will aid them in their future

professions and careers, as well.

Unique Functions of the

Right Brain

According to Professor Makoto

Shichidathe functions of the right brain include; ESP or the higher senses

of sight, hearing, smell taste and touch, right brain sensory perception

(holistic mind), right brain arithmetic, right brain memory and right brain

acoustic pitch (perfect pitch).Right brain memory is in image form and long

lasting and right brain thoughts come as inspirations.This half of the brain

has the following unique faculties; resonance function, imaging/ visualisation

function, high-speed mass memorization and high speed automatic processing

function.

The ideal candidates for Midbrain Activation are children between the

ages of 6 and 12 years. The technique is more successful in children of this

age group because their brains are more easily trained and can adapt to new

ways of learning. During the 3-day training program, students will learn how to

enter the genius-mind learning state, how to access midbrain activation to

unleash their hidden potential, how to use the blindfold reading method to

study, build confidence and concentration, speed reading, and the basic

mind-mapping concept.

QUANTUM

SPEED LEARNING METHOD

Using a simple series of

steps: meditation, breathing and imaging; the right brain is progressively

activated. Clear imaging powers must be present before the next step is taken.

Once children are able to form and hold steady images, they begin to flip

rapidly through books.

Being able to read even

blindfolded  is one of the child’s

natural talents or abilities. This is done by rapidly flipping through the

pages of a book. No emphasis is placed on reading the written word. The

vibrations coming from the book are perceived and converted into colours and

then images. The images can be seen and the content instantly understood. It is

like the analogy of the blind man and the elephant. A sighted man can instantly

see and know that it is an elephant before him. A blind man must painstakingly

feel, smell and sense to reach the same conclusion.

The right brain processes

information at high speed, allowing the words to become images and images to

join and become pictures. Resonance is a right brain function, i.e. the ability

to communicate information in a universal way. Language of the text thus becomes

irrelevant. The colours emanating from the book reflect the level of

comprehension. Red through to yellow indicates poor levels of comprehension.

The child may not have come across the concept yet and so can’t comprehend it.

Green through to purple indicate good comprehension. White light indicates

universal understanding i.e. the need for co-operation and friendship in

society.

Children, who have attended the Blind-fold Method Course, show unbelievable hidden potential. They can basically ‘See’ and ‘Read’ using their brainwave signals. It may sound unbelievable at first. However, after you have witness your child and other children showing this ability after the course, you won’t be surprised anymore.

Professor Makoto Shichida

There is one common question asked. Why let your child learn blind-fold reading method when they can read using their eyes? To be able to ‘See’ and ‘Read’ blind-folded, it shows and proves that your child’s Midbrain function is awakened (activated). Once Midbrain is awakened, your child’s hidden potential will be unleashed one by one…

Your child might demonstrate one or more of the following abilities:

What is Midbrain?

Midbrain (Mesencephalon) acts like a communication bridge connecting left brain and right brain. To balance the usage of left brain and right brain at will, midbrain must be activated and fully functional. Once Midbrain is activated, left brain and right brain can communicate easily and freely. With whole-brain fully functioning at will, hidden potentials will be unleashed.

Left Brain vs. Right Brain

Generally, we categorize Left Brain as Logic/Analysis Brain. As we can see from above, Left Brain functions focus mainly on learning language and analyzing information through languages.

On the other hand, Right Brain is categorized as Image Processing Brain.  Right Brain functions focus mainly on Image processing, like imagination or image idea creation.

What’s the relationship between left brain and right brain in real life?
In real life, we can easily remember the look of a person or a friend, but we can hardly recall his/her name. In fact, the image of a person is directly stored in the right brain, while a person’s name is stored in the left brain. Therefore, it takes more effort to remember a person’s name than the appearance.

More information on Left Brain vs. Right Brain can be found on the following website. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/learningstyles/a/leftrightbrain.htm

Conscious mind vs. Subconscious mind

Some experts categorized left brain as conscious mind, and right brain as subconscious mind. Would you like to do an experiment to see how conscious mind and subconscious mind works? First, closed your eyes and imagine you are holding a fresh lemon that is cut into half in front your face. Now picture yourself squeezing the lemon so hard that the lemon juice sprinkle all over your face and dribbles into your mouth. Can you taste the lemon juice? Do you have more saliva in your mouth now? But where is the lemon?

In fact, our subconscious mind (right brain) cannot tell whether the image is from our eyes, from our imagination or from our memory. Whatever our conscious mind (left brain) decides to focus on, our subconscious mind reacts to it. Sometimes, this is how some people frighten themselves to death.

Do you realize once we decide where to go, our body reacts accordingly? We never have to put an effort to control which leg to step out first, and how high to raise it. All these actions are taken care by our subconscious mind.

Computer Calculation Speed

Wouldn’t it be nice when we are asked to do some mathematical calculations and our subconscious mind can automatically show us the answer? All we have to do then is just write or read from our mind.

In fact, we, human possess this potential ability. How long would it take you to answer this: 123,456,789 x 123,456,789? Some midbrain activated children can write out the answer instantaneously!

Photographic Memory

Our human brain possesses photographic memory potential.  Our right brain has the ability to remember all the images we have seen before. However, it depends on the left brain to retrieve the information from the right brain. With Midbrain activated, children can easily activate the photographic memory when applying Blind-Fold Reading Method to remember reading materials of their interest.

Ancient People vs. Modern People

Ancient People are right-brain dominated people. Even though they don’t use any language, they have the ability to detect and differentiate edible food vs. toxic food. When they are sick, there is no doctor. They know where to find the plant to cure their body. When there is earthquake or other natural disasters, they can detect the environmental changes and move away for the affected area.

Modern People are left-brain dominated people. We emphasize on language learning and logical thinking. We like to analyze what is right and what is wrong. Most of the time, we over-emphasize on left-brain and ignore right brain signals. Hence, most of our right brain functions fall into the dormant state or sleeping mode.

Ideal People are midbrain dominated. Ideal People can freely access the resource from both left brain and right brain. When both left and right brain are in balance use, people become very resourceful and have great love to offer. By that time we will be able to recover our basic instincts, we’ll live in harmony with each other, and there will be no war. To achieve this, we MUST reactivate our Midbrain.

FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) [ba

What are the contents of the Blind-Fold Reading Method Course?

1.   How to enter Genius-Mind Learning State
2.      Midbrain activation to Unleash the hidden potential of children
3.      How to use Blind-Fold Reading Method to study.
4.      Confidence building and concentration enhancement
5.      Speed Reading and Basic Mind-Mapping concept

All of us understand that we can learn most efficient in a joyful and encouraging environment. During school time, when we like the teacher, we’ll get good grade on that course; but when we hate the teacher, normally we do badly in the course.

This course will be conducted using game based material most of the time to create joyful and encouraging environment.  We do our very best to attract children interest using all kind of games, and we strongly emphasize on participation.

What are the benefits of attending Blind-Fold Reading Method Course?

After attending the course, all children will have different degree of improvement in the following area

1.      Memory enhancement
2.      Concentration enhancement
3.      Confidence boosting
4.      Creativity enhancement
5.      Emotion Management

Can your child attend the course? And what is the fee?

This course is conducted in Englsih and it is suitable for children between age 5 to 15 yrs old. Regardless of your child academic level or achievement, this course will enhance and improve your child abilities further. The course fee is  NZ 450,

Are parents allowed to accompany the children?

The children need to pay full attention and concentrate during the course. Therefore, no parents are allowed in the classroom in order to minimize the distraction to the children. However, parents are invited to attend the briefing at the end of the session on the 2^nd day at 12pm.

What’s the role of parents after the course?

Parents are advised to guide and encourage their children to practice 5 to 10 minutes a day for at least 30 days. Guidance on how to practice with the children will be provided during the 2^nd Day at 12pm. It’s just like riding a bicycle; the children’s skill is not stable yet after the course. Continuous practice for 30days will stabilize the skill, and once it’s stable, it will be for life just like riding a bicycle.