Alternative Genius: Getting Closer to the Syndrome of Savant

Author: (USA) Cui Fote
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Savant syndrome refers to a group of individuals who suffer from severe psychological disorders or intellectual disabilities but demonstrate extraordinary abilities and exceptional talents. Their unique talents stand in stark contrast to their own defects. Over the past century, countless scientific papers and media reports have been published about these alternative geniuses, but none have been able to unravel this scientific mystery. This book tells the stories of these alternative geniuses through compelling cases, explaining why they are "defective yet talented" and why we, without defects, are "average and incompetent."