@yacinelearning Wait no, this author literally conducted experiments on it, this paper was just a sort of meta commentary on the possibility https://t.co/VlI41Jmsbl
Savant-like numerosity skills revealed in normal people by magnetic pulses.
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The posts demonstrate a neutral stance, with some users questioning the significance of the research, like one suggesting the paper was just a commentary, while others reflect on broader philosophical ideas about consciousness and spiritual experiences, highlighting a mix of scientific skepticism and metaphysical curiosity. The tone ranges from cautious to contemplative, which explains the overall neutral scores across agreement and impact with moderate interest.
The discussions show skepticism towards the publication, especially with comments suggesting the study was just meta commentary or questioning its relevance, indicating neither strong agreement nor disagreement.
While there is some curiosity about the research topic, such as the potential implications of brain stimulation on numerical abilities, overall interest remains moderate.
Most posts touch lightly on the subject, with one comment clarifying the nature of the research, showing minimal deep engagement.
The comments suggest limited perception of the study's immediate impact, often framing it as speculative or philosophical rather than practically transformative.
Abstract in brief
- The study was inspired by observations of autistic twins with extraordinary numerical abilities and aimed to see if normal people could temporarily display similar skills.
- Researchers used repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to inhibit a specific brain region (left anterior temporal lobe) associated with savant skills in twelve participants, resulting in improved ability to guess the number of objects, with most showing the best performance immediately after stimulation.
- The findings suggest that normal individuals can exhibit savant-like numerosity skills when certain brain regions are temporarily inhibited, with statistical analysis indicating this effect is highly unlikely due to chance.]
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@yacinelearning Wait no, this author literally conducted experiments on it, this paper was just a sort of meta commentary on the possibility https://t.co/VlI41Jmsbl
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youtu.be/m_GzwxNaI_Q?... I believe the ego separate us , like (the great filter) from our spirit conscious. That allows us in 3d to have a separate and unique experience. Light is as conscious of you, as you are of it! Trying to learn how to speak to people from a drop outs Intelligence is difficult
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