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Many years ago I read an article (which I can't seem to find) that had the following key points: - Very smart guy - Had some kind of blood circulatory issue s
by alexpotato 3y ago
Many years ago I read an article (which I can't seem to find) that had the following key points:
- Very smart guy
- Had some kind of blood circulatory issue so reduced oxygen to the brain
- BUT was a very active cyclist so has very good cardio
- due to both of the above, he was getting enough O2 to be functional but effectively had a lower IQ
- circulatory issue was eventually identified and then corrected
His comments (paraphrased):
"Being less smart was kind of a blessing. Instead of getting frustrated when things weren't working when there were obvious solutions, my attitude changed to just accepting things.
As soon as my circulatory issues where resolved, I went right back to being frustrated."
- asystole 3y agoHuh, interesting. Kind of a real-life Flowers for Algernon scenario.
- ltbarcly3 3y agoI believe it was a hn or reddit post, I remember it also.
- homefree 3y agoI remember that too - I think it was an HN comment, iirc he also had more empathy for less capable people as a result of having temporarily been less capable himself.
- grecy 3y agoThis resonates deeply with me on major hangover days... somehow life is just more basic and I find more enjoyment in nothing more than the basics.
- geon 3y agoThere was a House MD episode about something similar. https://youtu.be/tLMzEOoSjc4?si=j08sc6pptBqWinbq https://youtu.be/tLMzEOoSjc4?si=j08sc6pptBqWinbq