Daniel Tammet
Cognitive Savant | Math, Language & Autistic Genius
About
Daniel Tammet is a celebrated author, linguist, and savant who has an extraordinary mind. Born with high-functioning autism, Tammet possesses astonishing abilities in mathematics, memory, and language learning.
He has learned over 11 languages, including Icelandic in just a week. Tammet has written bestselling books like 'Born on a Blue Day' and 'Embracing the Wide Sky', which explore the neuroscience behind his unique cognitive gifts.
His captivating keynotes reveal how he leverages his autistic strengths to excel in fields others find challenging, inspiring audiences to reframe perceived limitations.
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Different ways of knowing
Daniel Tammet has linguistic, numerical and visual synesthesia -- meaning that his perception of words, numbers and colors are woven together into a new way of perceiving and understanding the world. The author of "Born on a Blue Day," Tammet shares his art and his passion for languages in this glimpse into his beautiful mind.
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