Moonwalking with Einstein
by Joshua Foer
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Apr 2026 on On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
The general take
Tim Ferriss thinks highly of the book, calling the author a "stud" for training someone to become a national memory champion. The book apparently documents this impressive real-world achievement, which Ferriss sees as evidence of the author's competence and impact.
About
The bestselling, blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory “Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker “Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” — The Boston Globe An instant bestseller that has now become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.
Who said what
Tim Ferriss👍 Recommends
…recommending memory training book and discussing cognitive performance techniques
“He trained, I think it was Joan Allaire, a writer, to become national memory champion in the U.S. in a book called Moonwalking with Einstein. I mean, the guy's a stud.”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty — Tim Ferriss: Feeling Stuck Right Now? (Use THIS 10-Minute Exercise to Stop Overthinking and Take Action)at 50:02
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