Virtual reality ‘memory palaces’ platform smashes Kickstarter target
As reported in the News, Macunx VR is a platform for building memory palaces - a memory technique widely used in medieval times - in virtual reality. Its designers say it plays to the strengths of visual and spatial memories, and will make learning and remembering things easier than ever before.
The firm's campaign on Kickstarter saw 168 backers pledge a total of £11,868, which will be used to aid further development of the system. Rewards for investors are courses developed by Linguisticator, Macunx VR's parent company, and range from short memory course modules to custom-built memory palaces.
"The ultimate aim of the project is to change the way we learn large and complex subjects. Rather than watering subjects down to make them easier, we want to empower people to learn rigorous disciplines by unlocking the potential of their spatial minds."
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