Joshua Foer: Moonwalking with Einstein

Japanese mnemonist Akira Haraguchi successfully memorized and recited (in 16 hours, 28 minutes) 83431 digits of the mathematical constant pi. In a record-breaking 1 minute, 40 seconds, journalist Joshua Foer memorized and recalled perfectly the exact order of two full decks of playing cards. Although jaw-dropping, these feats aren't the domain of idiot savants. Foer's fascination with mental athletes led to a globe-trotting, riveting exploration of the science and art

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