RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

indiot savants

What Is Savant Syndrome? Mysteriously Beautiful Geniuses

Savant Syndrome is a rare but fascinating neurological disorder characterized by extraordinary abilities in specific areas, such as art, music, or math. Those affected are often considered “prodigies” of their special talents. Yet, many times their strengths come at the…

The Mystery of Savants: How Can They Have Expert Knowledge Without Learning?

There is something mysterious and awe-inspiring about savants. While most people have to learn and study for years to gain knowledge, savants possess unparalleled skills and knowledge without any previous learning or instruction. How is this, the mystery of savants,…

Dizzying Conflicts: Thoughtful Meditation On What We Really Are

This Internal-External Realities Meditation comes from the final section of A Million Different Things: Meditations of The World’s Happiest Man. It’s concerned with the strange, maybe imaginary, border between our internal and external realities.