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Tammet argues that savant abilities are not "supernatural" but "an outgrowth" of "natural, instinctive ways of thinking about numbers and words". He suggests that the brains of savants can to some extent be retrained, and that normal brains could be taught to develop some savant abilities.
Aug 22, 2015 · An extraordinary documentary on the brainpower of Daniel T, the young Englishman who could be the world’s greatest mental athlete. Daniel is not just a calculating wizard,...
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8 hours ago · In August 2022, a 36-year-old Israeli man died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), the brain infection caused by the same amoeba. The organism has been responsible for deaths in the U.S ...
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May 8, 2024 · Featuring bandleader Louis Cato and “THE LATE SHOW band,” the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over ...
May 27, 2010 · May 28, 2010 -- On the outside, 31-year-old Daniel Tammet is an unremarkable young man. But behind Tammet's bookish exterior lies a superhuman gift: one of the most extraordinary brains our planet has ever seen. He is a mathematical genius, capable of astronomical calculations in the blink of an eye.
Mar 8, 2011 · Watch how Tammet, one of the few autistic savants in the world, uses his extraordinary memory and synesthesia to learn Icelandic, recite pi, and explore his mind. Learn about his condition, his challenges, and his eloquence in this 2005 UK documentary.
Aug 2, 2013 · Daniel Tammet is an extraordinary man who can process advanced calculations and learn difficult languages like Icelandic in just a week
