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https://artofmemory.com/blog/how-to-build-a-memory-palace/ says "According to Roman legend, the memory palace technique was invented by Simonides of Ceos about 2,500 years ago" but Cicero died 2065 years ago, so, close enough?

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What's the source of the Roman legend? IIRC it's Cicero.

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0 pointsnextaccountic3y ago0 comments

https://artofmemory.com/blog/how-to-build-a-memory-palace/ says "According to Roman legend, the memory palace technique was invented by Simonides of Ceos about 2,500 years ago" but Cicero died 2065 years ago, so, close enough?

What's the source of the Roman legend? IIRC it's Cicero.

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