Daniel Tammet Livres

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Les mathématiques sont une science, certes, mais une science de l'imagination qui nous permet de répondre aux questions universelles que pose la littérature : le temps, la vie, la mort, l'amour... Auteur reconnu et cerveau d'exception, Daniel Tammet a le don de raconter les mathématiques, de les rendre concrètes et vivantes, à travers sa propre vie, notre quotidien, la poésie ou la grande Histoire. «Toujours enrichissant, toujours divertissant, Daniel Tammet a beaucoup de respect pour le mystère et l'univers des nombres» J.M Coetzee (Prix Nobel de littérature 2003) «Il y a du Rimbaud chez Daniel Tammet» Le Monde.

Owner of "the most remarkable mind on the planet," (according to "Entertainment Weekly") Daniel Tammet captivated readers and won worldwide critical acclaim with the 2007 "New York Times" bestselling memoir, "Born On A Blue Day," and its vivid depiction of a life with autistic savant syndrome. In his fascinating new book, he writes with characteristic clarity and personal awareness as he sheds light on the mysteries of savants' incredible mental abilities, and our own. Tammet explains that the differences between savant and non-savant minds have been exaggerated; his astonishing capacities in memory, math and language are neither due to a cerebral supercomputer nor any genetic quirk, but are rather the results of a highly rich and complex associative form of thinking and imagination. Autistic thought, he argues, is an extreme variation of a kind that we all do, from daydreaming to the use of puns and metaphors. "Embracing the Wide Sky" combines meticulous scientific research with Tammet's detailed descriptions of how his mind works to demonstrate the immense potential within us all. He explains how our natural intuitions can help us to learn a foreign language, why his memories are like symphonies, and what numbers and giraffes have in common. We also discover why there is more to intelligence than IQ, how optical illusions fool our brains, and why too much information can make you dumb. Many readers will be particularly intrigued by Tammet's original ideas concerning the genesis of genius and exceptional creativity. He illustrates his arguments with examples as diverse as the private languages of twins, the compositions of poets with autism, and the breakthroughs, and breakdowns, of some of history's greatest minds. "Embracing the Wide Sky" is a unique and brilliantly imaginative portrait of how we think, learn, remember and create, brimming with personal insights and anecdotes, and explanations of the most up-to-date, mind-bending discoveries from fields ranging from neuroscience to psychology and linguistics. This is a profound and provocative book that will transform our understanding and respect for every kind of mind.

From the bestselling author of Born on a Blue Day and Thinking in Numbers comes a delightful exploration of language and its reflections on our lives. This collection of essays addresses intriguing questions: Why is the name 'Cleopatra' banned in Iceland? How do clocks 'talk' to the Nahua people of Mexico? If we are what we eat, are we also what we say? Daniel Tammet investigates the complexities and profound power of human language, revisiting his autistic childhood's numeric language and examining the music and patterns of words. He meets a skilled lip reader in Canada, learns about the revival of endangered languages like Manx, and corresponds with native Esperanto speakers. Tammet delves into the grammar of the telephone, reflects on the significance of vanishing dialects, and ponders whether chatbots can ever truly mimic humanity. From translation art to the lyricism of sign language, this work offers a captivating journey through words, letters, stories, and meanings, showcasing Tammet's remarkable literary and polyglot abilities.

An autistic savant with genius-level mathematical talents describes how he was shunned by his classmates in spite of his super-human capacity for math and language and offers insight into how he experiences the world.

This is the book that Daniel Tammet, bestselling author and mathematical savant, was born to write. In Tammet's world, numbers are beautiful and mathematics illuminates our lives and minds. Using anecdotes and everyday examples, Tammet allows us to share his unique insights and delight in the way numbers, fractions and equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes, Anne Boleyn's sixth finger or his mother's unpredictable behaviour, Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age, whether there is such a thing as an average person and how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths and fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes.

From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Born on a Blue Day" comes a tour of brain science and the latest revelations about the mysterious, boundless frontiers of the human mind.

This is the book that Daniel Tammet, bestselling author and mathematical savant, was born to write. In Tammet's world, numbers are beautiful and mathematics illuminates our lives and minds. Using anecdotes and everyday examples, Tammet allows us to share his unique insights and delight in the way numbers, fractions and equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes, Anne Boleyn's sixth finger or his mother's unpredictable behaviour, Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age, whether there is such a thing as an average person and how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths and fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes.

Exploring the extraordinary lives of nine neurodivergent individuals, this narrative nonfiction work highlights their unique contributions across various fields, from mathematics to literature. The author, Daniel Tammet, an autistic savant, challenges stereotypes and showcases the diverse experiences of his subjects, including a Japanese psychologist, a budding actor, and a non-verbal yoga enthusiast. Through their stories, he celebrates the beauty and power of neurodiversity, offering a life-affirming perspective on how these individuals redefine societal perceptions of autism.