The Puzzle of the 'idiot Savant'
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The article explores the historical fascination with 'idiot savants', individuals with exceptional abilities despite cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and how this phenomenon has been perceived and represented over time.
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alganet
3 months ago
I find the obsession of tech people with "mental skills" unusual. Also, a huge problem that borders on terrible ideas on how to organize society. Ideas that I'm definitely not fond of.
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