Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer | Summary

In this episode, we dive into Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer, a captivating exploration of how memory really works and how much of it is a trainable skill rather than a fixed talent. Foer chronicles his surprising journey from an average, forgetful journalist to a competitor in the U.S. Memory Championship, guided by elite “mental athletes” and ancient mnemonic techniques. Along the way, the book blends neuroscience, psychology, history, and storytelling to reveal why modern life weakens our memory, how attention shapes what we remember, and why imagination is the secret weapon of extraordinary recall. This episode unpacks practical memory strategies, the limits of the digital brain, and the deeper truth that our memories don’t just store our lives — they define who we are.