Tansel Ali memorizes two phone books, warns against modern cognitive overload (australia) — SMH
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Tansel Ali memorizes two phone books, warns against modern cognitive overload

Tansel Ali, a four-time Australian memory champion, memorized two phone books in a month using visual associations. He emphasizes that names lack meaning initially, complicating retention. Ali warns that modern cognitive loading, such as multitasking on social media, further hinders our ability to remember names effectively.

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Published 15 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC

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