Why Build Our Minds in the Age of AI? (w/ Anthony Metivier) | S2 E7

The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers · 2 ноября 2026 г. · 1 ч 3 мин

Send us Fan Mail Why should we train our memories when computers can store almost anything for us? In this episode of The Design Psychologist, Thomas Watkins talks with Anthony Metivier, founder of the Magnetic Memory Method and author of The Victorious Mind: How to Master Memory, Meditation and Mental Well-Being . Anthony explains how memory training goes beyond memorizing facts or performing short-term tricks. They discuss memory palaces, location-based mnemonics, long-term retention, meditation, critical thinking, polymathic learning, and the relationship between knowledge and wisdom. The conversation also considers what memory means in the age of artificial intelligence. Anthony argues that strengthening our attention, judgment, and ability to retain knowledge may become more important as we rely increasingly on digital tools. If you want to improve your memory, deepen your learning, and develop a more capable mind, this episode offers a wider perspective on what memory training can accomplish. If today’s conversation helped you think more deeply about your work, I’d love it if you left a quick rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening app . It helps more thoughtful designers discover the show—and keeps these meaningful insights coming your way. Just a star rating or a sentence or two makes a big difference. Thanks for listening!  Go to thedesignpsychologist.substack.com to get episode summaries right in your inbox so you can easily reference, save, and apply what you learn.