Is Photographic Memory a Myth? Take the Test and Find Out!

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The discussion revolves around participants' experiences with a photographic memory test that claims to take ten minutes to complete. Many users reported low scores, with some scoring as low as 0% or 10% on their first attempts, indicating difficulty in recalling details. Frustration was common, particularly when technical issues like server errors disrupted the testing process. Some participants noted a learning curve, with improved scores on subsequent attempts—one individual reported a jump from 10% to 70% by focusing on specific patterns. There was also skepticism about the validity of photographic memory, with one commenter mentioning that it is often considered a myth. Overall, the test elicited mixed reactions, combining frustration with curiosity about memory capabilities.
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GRRRRR, I had almost completed the test and selected the option to "zoom in" and it restarted the test! I'll try agin later after I'm not angry anymore. I don't believe that I have short term ediectic memory anyway.
 
I scored 10%. Meaning I only got the first and easiest one right. They suggest I may not have this ability.
 
I scored 0%. But I do have a pornographic memory.
 
I got 40% - and an error connecting to the server so I couldn't see which ones I got right. I suspect the first four, since I think I was using rapid memorisation techniques rather than any intuitive ability to just "see a difference".
 
I'm not very confident about my short term memory's ability to ... uh, what were we talking about?
 
10% on the first try, 70% on the 2nd. looking for changes to the biggest continuous block of white squares (& mostly ignoring the rest) seemed to work pretty well on the 2nd try. I don't know if that's cheating or what but those 10x10 squares were too much to take in in such a short time.
 
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There is a bit of a learning curve to this. I only got 10% the first time 40% the second.
 
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10% on the first try, 70% on the 2nd. looking for changes to the biggest continuous block of white squares (& mostly ignoring the rest) seemed to work pretty well on the 2nd try.

LOL I tried to keep up with changes in the two biggest blocks of white squares.
 
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I also got a server error, but then it said my score was 20%. I was surprised, I was expecting 0%.
 
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20% but I think it's because I typed the wrong number a few times. Could that test have been any more boring?
 
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Got to question 4 or so and quit. 0% and I couldn't even attempt to guess any of them. Literally had no idea.
 
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I've been wanting to take this test but forgot where I saw it.
 
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20% also
 
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I thought it was common knowledge that photographic memory is a myth?
 
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