How to Build a Cloud MEMORY (87% Retention)

Summary

This video introduces the concept of 'cloud memory,' inspired by Ayanokoji from *Classroom of the Elite*. It emphasizes externalizing memory storage through tools like Notion, allowing for better efficiency and strategic thinking. The system encourages storing information based on use cases, making it searchable, and organizing notes to ensure they're actionable. The focus is on execution rather than cramming information, with continuous refinement of the system to make it evolve. By using cloud memory, users can build a second brain that helps them retain knowledge and apply it quickly in real-world situations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Your brain is not meant for storage, it's for strategy and execution, which is the mistake many schools make by overloading you with facts.
• 😀 Ayanokoji utilizes a 'cloud memory' system, where his brain focuses on execution, while memory storage is outsourced to an external system.
• 😀 'Cloud memory' is about creating a second brain that stores information for you and allows for fast retrieval when needed.
• 😀 The key to a successful cloud memory system is simplicity, structure, and making it feel like an extension of your mind.
• 😀 Use Notion to create a cloud memory system by organizing notes into separate pages for different subjects and structuring them by use cases.
• 😀 Each subpage should trigger instant recall, using concise titles that act as memory triggers, making it easier to remember the content.
• 😀 For a functional system, add searchable properties like 'trigger words,' 'priority tags,' and 'searchable descriptions' to make retrieval fast and efficient.
• 😀 The structure of your notes should follow a simple format: 1) What is the concept? 2) Why does it matter? 3) How will you use it?
• 😀 Cloud memory evolves as you continue to refine and cut out irrelevant or unnecessary information, focusing only on what's useful.
• 😀 The system scales as you grow and eliminates 'dead weight,' meaning you should always refine it, similar to sharpening a blade.

Q & A

What is cloud memory, and how does it relate to Ayanakoji's approach to learning?

Cloud memory is a system where you stop relying on raw memory and outsource it to a tool, such as Notion, to store and retrieve information. Ayanakoji's approach focuses on storing information externally and executing it quickly, allowing the brain to focus on strategy rather than memorization.

How does traditional education differ from the approach Ayanakoji uses for memory?

Traditional education trains students to cram facts into their heads, hoping something sticks. Ayanakoji, on the other hand, uses external storage systems to offload memory, focusing on execution and strategy rather than memorization, which enhances performance.

What are the steps to building a cloud memory system from scratch?

To build a cloud memory system, start by creating a Notion page for each subject you want to store information about. Then, structure the information by creating subpages based on use cases, making it searchable with keywords, priority tags, and relevant descriptions. Finally, apply a clear format to each note: concept, importance, and how to use it.

Why is simplicity important in building a cloud memory system?

Simplicity is important because it scales better than complexity. A system that is simple, organized, and easy to navigate will work more efficiently and help you retrieve information faster, just like your brain operates.

What role does Notion play in the cloud memory system?

Notion serves as the central tool for creating and organizing the cloud memory system. It allows you to create pages for different subjects, organize them into subpages, and add properties that make the information searchable and structured, enhancing your ability to recall and execute.

What are the three properties that make a Notion database fully searchable?

The three properties are: 1) Trigger words, which are keywords that remind you of the note's content. 2) Priority and relevance tags, which help you prioritize notes based on importance. 3) Searchable descriptions, which include prompts or questions that you might ask when reviewing the material.

What is the key structure for organizing each note in the cloud memory system?

Each note should be organized in a simple format: 1) What is the concept? 2) Why does it matter? 3) How will I use it? This structure ensures that every note is clear, actionable, and has a purpose, making it easier to retrieve and apply under pressure.

How does Ayanakoji's approach to memory differ from the typical way students memorize information?

Ayanakoji's approach focuses on distilling complex information into its core elements, making it easier to recall and apply. Instead of memorizing large amounts of data, he simplifies and rewrites the information into concise, actionable points, relying on external systems for storage rather than mental overload.

Why is it important to eliminate unnecessary information from the cloud memory system?

Eliminating unnecessary information helps keep the system refined and efficient. Just like a second brain, the cloud memory system should only store information that aids in improvement or execution. Dead weight clutters the system and makes retrieval slower and less effective.

What makes Ayanakoji's method effective in real-world situations compared to traditional study methods?

Ayanakoji's method is effective because it prioritizes execution and fast recall over memorization. His system allows you to apply what you've learned under pressure, and the external storage system ensures that you can retrieve and act on information quickly, making it suitable for high-stakes, real-world scenarios.