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Order, Chunking & Repetition: The Memorability of Organized Information
We've explored the effect visual and emotional stimuli has on memory, but the Art of Memory works only begin with these two ideas. There are numerous other tactics and theories covered in the literature. For the most part, those theories all revolve around one main tactic: organizing information. When presenting, the best way to insure your message stays with your audience [...]
Emotions and Memory
How Emotions and Memory Are Connected Lately we've been exploring the ancient Art of Memory and, most recently, the main principle regarding importance of visual representations to forming strong memories. As a few commenters in our LinkedIn groups mentioned, the visual sense is only one of many ways to appeal to memory. Creating and feeling emotion is another [...]
Thinking In Pictures
Thinking In Pictures It has been long recognized that visual representations greatly enhance our ability to remember and recall information. In fact, the dominance of the visual sense is the most important principle of the Art of Memory. Perhaps Aristotle said it best, "The soul never thinks without a picture." (De Anima) If one hears [...]
The Art of Memory
The Art of Memory Whether a presentation is meant to inform or convince, the audience wont get much out of it unless the content is memorable enough to stay with them. Memory is a slippery fish. Sometimes we try to remember, and fail. Sometimes we'd love to discard information, but just can't seem to shake [...]
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Here at SlideRabbit we operate on a set of principles developed to keep your presentations memorable, persuasive, on-brand and entertaining. Where did the principles come from? you might ask. We're so glad you did! Our principles were developed over a decade of working in the litigation industry and further bolstered by research on the sciences of memory and persuasion. We've worked with Fortune 100 companies defending their brand, technologies and integrity, along many of the top law firms in the nation. Now, we'd like to make quality design and communication consulting available at a cost level that makes sense for the masses. With that mission in mind, this blog will discuss some of the finer points of argumentation, branding, persuasion and clarity of communication. Join the conversation! Comment here or get in touch on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. We'd love to hear what you've got to say!
