Random Bits of Envy

[the_gneech]

I have only once in my life encountered somebody with true eidetic memory ... and I envy her like you wouldn't believe.

-The Gneech ("But I forget why.")

Comments

[the-lizard-rat.livejournal.com]

Talk about a gift! I on the other hand can't even remember what I had for breakfast. :P

Lizard Rat out.
Not an Elephant in Rensselaer

[jamesbarrett.livejournal.com]

I had breakfast? oh, yeah. I'd forgotten. -Frisk

[level-head.livejournal.com]

Such persons are often afflicted with neurological difficulties -- but not always. There does not seem to be a rule that says a "savant" must also be an "idiot".

Recent tests suggest that these portions of the brain--influencing things like extreme recall--are enhancable using therapies and chemical treatments.

tdj recently posted an article on savants and autism:
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.12/genius.html?pg=1&topic=&topic_set=

But back to your original sentiment: I agree wholeheartedly.

===|==============/ Level Head

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

Well, I only ever conversed with the lady in question via e-mail, but other than an unusually large amount of interest in old TV shows (and "Tales of the Gold Monkey" in particular), she seemed like a normal and well-adjusted person to me. :)

-The Gneech

*hacks into your brain*

[kailucidricwolf.livejournal.com]

*installs more RAM.*

^~Kai

[mouser.livejournal.com]

There are moments I envy them as well.

There are also moments I realize I LIKE discovering things over!

I learned a new word today---had to look that one up!...(grin)

[mammallamadevil.livejournal.com]

having been the "memory" (MLD, when did I move in here, when did I move there for the 26th time makes me go "get a pen and then get the bleep off mah phone")and "historian" of my family and close friends since forever, this person might just consider it a blessing and a curse..probably 1/2 eidetic..MLD

Re: I learned a new word today---had to look that one up!...(grin)

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

Well, she did refer to it as "freaky" for what that's worth... ;)

-TG

I learned a new word today---had to look that one up!...(grin)

[mammallamadevil.livejournal.com]

having been the "memory" (MLD, when did I move in here, when did I move there for the 26th time makes me go "get a pen and then get the bleep off mah phone")and "historian" of my family and close friends since forever, this person might just consider it a blessing and a curse..probably 1/2 eidetic..MLD

[kelloggs2066.livejournal.com]

Who are you again?

I seem to be afflicted with an extremely selective memory.
Irritatingly, I can recall all kinds of useless trivia,
but important things illude me.

I wish I could recall a lot of things:
Computer programming languages
Physics equations
Mathmatical formulae
Scientific data
Derivation techniques
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Wildlife behavior

But unfortunately, it seems I end up remembering things like
Speed Racer and old Star Trek episodes. :-p

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

Hey, Speed Racer and old Star Trek episodes RULE!

-TG

[kelloggs2066.livejournal.com]

Well, yeah... but....

What was I saying again...?

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

I forget. If only there were a record of it somewhere!

-The Gneech