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Discovering Savants
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"They couldn't even do basic arithmetic. And yet at the same time, they could generate prime numbers in six digits." Dr. Diane recounts a case of Oliver Sacks that got her interested in studying savants... Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx5q0P548IU
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The Enigma of Savant Twins
Dr. Diane shares a fascinating case from Oliver Sacks' work, detailing twins who, despite being unable to perform basic arithmetic or care for themselves, could generate prime numbers with astonishing speed. This segment highlights the paradox of savant abilities, showcasing how these individuals can exceed computational limits and perceive numbers in a unique way.
"Oliver Saxs in that book he had this description of these twins who had been institutionalized who were autistic. They couldn't take care of themselves. They couldn't even do you know basic arithmetic..."