About us
Synapsia magazine was founded a quarter of a century ago by Tony Buzan as the official publication of the international Brain Clubs, which later metamorphosed into the Brain Trust charity. Many noted intellectuals contributed, including Garry Kasparov, the world chess champion, Howard Gardner, of multiple intelligences fame and Director of the Institute for Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, and Professor Michael Crawford.
Synapsia rose to become the main news conduit for the Brain of the Year Awards, the World Memory Championships and research into the nature of Genius and the Ageing Brain. In 1999, the print version ceased publication, but in 2015, it was revived online by Brain Trust Royal Patron, Prince Marek Kasperski. With the active participation of Dr Manahel Thabet, Brain Trust President for the Middle East and North Africa, and the renewed commitment of Professor Tony Buzan himself, inventor of Mind Maps, Synapsia Online once again invited contributions on learning, education and brainpower, building upon work that frequently proved to be pioneering, visionary and, in many cases, prophetic.
Following Tony Buzan's death in 2019, Synapsia continued to be published electronically until 2020. Today, we are proud to preserve it as part of the enduring legacy of a remarkable man whose life's work was dedicated to exploring the nature of the human mind and celebrating its limitless potential.
On this website you will find a searchable archive of privately cherished editions of the magazine, together with occasional new contributions from friends, colleagues and collaborators who worked with Tony Buzan and continue to advance the ideas and vision that inspired Synapsia.
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