A genius explains (must-read)

[ayamnivlek]

Daniel Tammet is an autistic savant. He can perform mind-boggling mathematical calculations at breakneck speeds. But unlike other savants, who can perform similar feats, Tammet can describe how he does it. He speaks seven languages and is even devising his own language. Now scientists are asking whether his exceptional abilities are the key to

Comments

[smalltalker]

Thanks for posting this! Secretly, this is the kind of psychology-geek stuff I enjoy..hehe.

[chilets]

I used to daydream what it would be like to be an idiot-savant. Ayan tuloy, naging idiot ako.

[sayaw_ilaw]

When I read that Tammet couldn't tell right and left, a bulb lit up in my head. HEY! I MAY BE A GENIUS!

But then I realized I can't even multiply 8 times 6.

And the bulb is suddenly smashed to pieces.

*sigh*

[ayamnivlek]

hahahahaha ayos lang yan len, good vibes ka pa rin! :)