186: Sudden Genius

October 26, 2021 00:04:50
186: Sudden Genius
Brain Junk
186: Sudden Genius

Oct 26 2021 | 00:04:50

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Hosted By

Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Imagine waking up from a nap to discover that you can compose music in your head. What a shock that would be! There are people who are born with savant type art or mathematics abilities, but there is also the amazing possibility that someone’s brain might suddenly unlock an out-of-the-blue talent. Scientist have theories as to what causes Sudden Savant Syndrome, but no one is exactly sure what is happening inside the brain of a person who can do something remarkable almost overnight.

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