Carrie Cabral

Carrie has been reading and writing for as long as she can remember, and has always been open to reading anything put in front of her. She wrote her first short story at the age of six, about a lost dog who meets animal friends on his journey home. Surprisingly, it was never picked up by any major publishers, but did spark her passion for books. Carrie worked in book publishing for several years before getting an MFA in Creative Writing. She especially loves literary fiction, historical fiction, and social, cultural, and historical nonfiction that gets into the weeds of daily life.

What Is a Savant? Famous Savants and What They Do

What is a savant, and who are the most famous savants? What classifies someone as a savant, and what can they tell us about the science of memory? The most famous savants are people with a unique and specific skill. In Moonwalking With Einstein, Foer introduces well-known savants and their skills to show that the way memory works can change, and that some people have natural skills. Read to find out what a savant is, and learn about famous savants.

David DeAngelo and the “Cocky Funny” PUA Technique

Who is David DeAngelo, and what was his role in The Game? How did he know Neil Strauss? David DeAngelo was a PUA who called his strategy “cocky funny.” David DeAngelo was one of the PUA gurus Neil Strauss met early in his journey into the PUA community, and he incorporated the cocky funny strategy into his own methods.

The History of Print: What Does it Mean for Memory?

What is the history of print, and how does it relate to memory? Did books evolve to help humans with things they couldn’t remember? The history of print emerged in fairly recent human history. Prior to the written word, humans relied on memory to share stories and ideas. The history of print changed how humans relied on memory. The history of print and memory are intertwined. Read more about it below.

Neil Strauss & Britney Spears: PUA Tactics in Real Life

Did Neil Strauss and Britney Spears know each other? What was the relationship between them? Neil Strauss and Britney Spears met when Strauss interviewed her. Strauss discovered that using his PUA techniques helped Spears get more comfortable, and helped Strauss be more confident.

Project Hollywood: Why Style Left The Game Forever

What was project Hollywood, and how was Style involved? Did Style leave Project Hollywood? Project Hollywood was a business venture started by several PUAs, including Style. Eventually, the environment at Project Hollywood became too volatile, and caused Style to exit the PUA community.

The Human Performance Lab and Memory Training

What is the human performance lab, and do they study memory? What did Joshua Foer discover about memory at the human performance lab? The human performance lab at Florida State University is home to many scientists and theories about humans and how they work. Joshua Foer spoke with memory expert Anders Ericsson during his research for Moonwalking With Einstein Keep reading to find out more about what Joshua Foer learned at the Human Performance Lab.

Ross Jeffries: The Original PUA Offers Advice

Who is Ross Jeffries? What was his role in The Game, and how did he know Neil Strauss? Ross Jeffries was one of the PUA gurus Neil Strauss met when he dove into the seduction community. Ross Jeffries in The Game was one of the original PUAs, and he developed a technique based on NLP, or neurolinguistic programming.

Omori Prison Camp: Louis’s Life With “The Bird”

What was Omori prison camp in the book Unbroken, and what did it have to do with Louis Zamperini? Omori prison camp was a World War II labor camp for POWs. Omori prison camp was where Louis Zamperini was held, and where he experienced horrific and inhumane treatment, much of at the hands of one prison guard nicknamed The Bird.

The World Memory Championships and Joshua Foer

What are the World Memory Championships? How did author Joshua Foer get to the World Memory Championships in his book Moonwalking With Einstein? The World Memory Championship is a multi-day competition with ten memorization events. Moonwalking With Einstein chronicles the journey of journalist Joshua Foer, as he trained with top mnemonists and eventually competed in the US Memory Championship and the World Memory Championships. Continue reading to find out more about The World Memory Championships.

Louis Zamperini’s Olympics: The Biggest Comeback

What was Louis Zamperini’s Olympics career like? Was he a successful athlete? Before being known for his time as a POW during World War II, Louis Zamperini’s Olympics dreams seemed all but guaranteed. Louis Zamperini’s Olympic future in running was bright, and he went to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Read more about Louis Zamperini’s Olympics career below.