From: Christian L. (n95lundc@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Aug 30 2002 - 09:13:50 MDT
Cliff wrote:
> > On an Intelligence Augmentation note, could hallucinogens, Yoga, etc.
> > be used to unlock other potentialities of the brain?
> >
> > I'm thinking of 'talents' such as the math skills of some "idiot
> > savants" and the various perceptual skills displayed by autistics.
When you say "math skills", do you mean lightning fast calculation a la
"Rain Man"? Most people who do work in mathematics would not describe that
as mathematical skills, since it is a rather mechanical task and does not
require much creativity/intelligence. Skills in higher math is mostly about
proving theorems and solving problems. I don't think there have been a case
of savants being able to prove theorems.
It is however interesting to think about how such abilities could be used
together with a more organized/non-autistic mind...
/Christian
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