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The key to genius

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The term 'savant', which is a very rare syndrome, is used with reference to the people who are classified as feebleminded idiots, but who have extraordinary, even uncanny skills. Neuroscientists have discovered that extraordinary skills of savants tap into areas of the mind that function like supercomputers, compiling massive amounts of data from the senses to create a working model of the world.

Author: Silberman, Steve
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2003
Health aspects, Evaluation, Mentally disabled children, Mental efficiency, Idiot savants, Savant syndrome

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Iconoclast: the mother of all Happy Macs gives the gift of Web 2.0

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Susan Kare created the popular user interface icons on Macintosh computers such as the trash can and the bomb. Kare now designs gift icons for Facebook which the site sells for around $1 each.

Author: Silberman, Steve
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
Marketing procedures, Management dynamics, Services information, Services, Marketing, Practice, Works, Company marketing practices, Kare, Susan, Authorship, Graphic artists, Icons, Facebook (Website)

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Oliver Sacks

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Neurologist Oliver Sacks explains how he discovered the healing capabilities of music. He also describes his musical experiences and the correlation of blindness and musical ability.

Author: Silberman, Steve
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
Interview, Neurologists, Sacks, Oliver

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