KARACHI: Futuristic Learning proudly announces a new Guinness World Record set by its student Mustafa Alam, who memorized and accurately recalled, 342 randomized binary numbers in one minute, in Karachi, Pakistan. This record-breaking achievement surpasses the previous record of 270 binary numbers set in 2015 by a participant from India.
This recent triumph marks the sixth Guinness World Record achieved by students of Futuristic Learning under the mentorship of coach Sania Alam. The institute is renowned for its excellence in memory training, having previously set world records in various memory disciplines:
- Emma Alam – Most random words memorized in 15 minutes (410 words)
- Emma Alam – Most names and faces memorized in 15 minutes (218 names and faces)
- Syeda Kisa Zehra – Most historical dates recalled in five minutes (241 dates)
- Syed Nabeel Hasan Rizvi – Most three-digit flash numbers memorized (40 sets = 120 numbers)
- Syed Nabeel Hasan Rizvi – The longest number sequence memorized in four seconds (30 Digits)
Mustafa’s achievement in memorizing 342 binary numbers, which are just 0s and 1s, in one minute is a remarkable display of mental speed and focus. This means he was identifying and memorizing over five numbers every second.
Here is what a sequence of 342 binary numbers looked like 00110101011010101110010110010110111100011011101001111100011 1001011011111110010001011001010010100100010000101000101110 1001100000111100110000101110010001001110110101100100011011 00101011111111010010111110000100111001001100000011101100001 01111110101100110000001000011001010011101110110110100011110 1010110100001010111110101111111010011111000101001
Link to Guinness World Record website – https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/25052-longest-number-sequence-memorized-in-one-minute-binary
Mustafa used to memory train with coach Sania Alam to aid his studies, but it quickly evolved into a deep interest in showcasing the potential of memory training and proving that it can be developed at any age. He says, “Memory is not a passive attribute; rather, it is an active skill that can be cultivated like any other skill”.
Coach Sania Alam has her own list of high achievements. She is the ‘Brain of the Year’ for 2023/2024, awarded by the UK Brain Trust, and has received the Youth Excellence Award from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from US President Joe Biden. These accolades highlight her exceptional skill and dedication to cognitive development.
Futuristic Learning is not only celebrated for setting Guinness World Records but also for nurturing world champions. Among their accomplished students is Emma Alam, renowned as a World Memory and Speed Reading Champion & Shomie Alam, the French Mind Mapping Champion. This consistent track record of excellence underlines the institute’s unwavering commitment to developing the highest levels of cognitive and memory skills in those who train with them.
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