In the field of brain research there is no subject more intriguing than the savant—an individual with mental, behavioral, or even physical disability who possesses acute powers of observation, mathematical aptitude, or artistic talent. This three-part series provides an enthralling look into the psychology and neuroscience of the savant’s mysterious world. 3-part series, 53 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Memory Masters: How Savants Store Information | The Einstein Effect: Savants and Creativity | A Little Matter of Gender: Developmental Differences among Savants

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