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I know someone on Treffert’s registry who hit their head in an unfortunate workplace accident, and subsequently emailed him claiming to be a genius. No vetting
by lawnchair_larry 9y ago
I know someone on Treffert’s registry who hit their head in an unfortunate workplace accident, and subsequently emailed him claiming to be a genius. No vetting or testing at all. He now proclaims that he is a sudden savant because he is on Treffert’s list.
- JoshMnem 9y agoI'm not surprised. I recommend being extremely skeptical of all acquired savant claims, and mostly skeptical about other savant claims in general. At least keep in mind that there isn't much real evidence for those claims. Practice and technique can explain just about every case. Even well-known "experts" have many incorrect ideas. The popular media then amplify the incorrect ideas. "The weight of evidence for an extraordinary claim must be proportioned to its strangeness."