Pillar I • Pattern Recall
Memory & Learning
How our brains group patterns, store spatial memory, and recall chess positions faster.
- Visual pattern chunking
- Short-term memory decay tests
SIMPLE BRAIN EXPERIMENTS
Building a Better Brain: Real Experiments in Memory, Focus & Health
Testing how the brain works in real life. I run simple experiments on my memory, food, and daily focus—and share the results.
How Your Brain Remembers Chess Positions (Without Memorizing Every Piece)
Ever wonder how experienced chess players look at a board for 5 seconds and remember where everything was? It comes down to a simple trick called chunking.
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Core Research Topics
The Three Pillars of Cognitive Performance
Pillar II • Nutrition & Focus
Brain Fuel & Food
Testing how low-carb eating, ketones, and fasting affect real daily energy and focus.
- Ketones for mental clarity
- Daily energy & focus tracking
Pillar III • Mindfulness
Focus & Quiet Mind
Looking at what meditation, prayer, and deep focus actually do to attention span.
- Sustained attention exercises
- Contemplative focus tracking
Hi, I'm Jóhannes Ásgeir
Independent Researcher & Builder
Welcome! This is my personal notebook where I test ideas about memory, brain health, and focus. I build simple web tools, test them on myself, and share what I learn as I go.
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