Savant Syndrome is a phenomenon where individuals with severe brain impairment exhibit extraordinary abilities in specific areas such as music, calculation, and memory. Various theories have been proposed to explain these abilities, including hyperfunctioning memory models, paradoxical facilitation, and autism-related models. Recent research suggests that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may induce savant-like skills in neurotypical individuals, possibly by reducing inhibition in specific neural networks. Studies have shown improvements in visual memory, reduction of false memories, and increased numerical accuracy after TMS application. Additionally, cases of acquired Savant Syndrome following brain injuries suggest that certain cognitive abilities may be latent in all individuals but are typically inhibited by the brain. Continue reading Savants’ skills – A short review