Episode 531 When Brain Damage Unleashes Brilliance

The Dr CK Bray Show

Imagine suddenly gaining a profound artistic ability or a knack for complex mathematics after a lifetime of having no such skills. This is the reality for individuals experiencing acquired savant syndrome, a rare and extraordinary neurological condition. It often emerges following an injury or illness that affects the brain, unlocking astonishing talents in music, art, or mathematics—talents that were previously dormant.

We are more acquainted with individuals who demonstrate brilliance in music, art, calendar calculation, mathematics, and number skills, often associated with developmental disorders like autism. What sets acquired savant syndrome apart is the sudden emergence of these skills in adulthood following specific neurological changes, damage, or illness.

In this episode, Dr. Bray discusses Acquired Savant Syndrome and shares three stories of individuals and the research behind why this may be occurring. He will also discuss how you can improve your performance and intellect by doing three simple things. Researchers are learning how incredible and often untapped the potential residing within the human mind is.

For more information, go to: “The Phenomenon of Acquired Savant Syndrome Reveals What Happens When Brain Damage Unleashes Brilliance.” Psychology Today March/April 2024.

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “That which you pay attention to you remember and you become.” “Get a good night’s rest.” “You learn more from mistakes than from perfection.”