[ctdonath2]

The pertinent question is whether “unlocking” that ability would necessarily suppress “normalicy”. From what I’ve gleaned, it’s a matter of different perceptual filtering: our senses produce an enormous amount of information, from which a fantastically larger range of associations can be made ... but to not be overwhelmed by the sheer gargantuan totality of it all, we filter out most of the information, and the nature of the filtering leads to behavior which can be “normal” or dramatically & impressively abnormal.

Put another way: if you perceived the world in as much crystal-clear, totally memorable detail as he does, you’d probably have trouble carrying on a normal conversation.

[lowbridge]

The pertinent question is whether “unlocking” that ability would necessarily suppress “normalicy”. From what I’ve gleaned, it’s a matter of different perceptual filtering: our senses produce an enormous amount of information, from which a fantastically larger range of associations can be made ... but to not be overwhelmed by the sheer gargantuan totality of it all, we filter out most of the information, and the nature of the filtering leads to behavior which can be “normal” or dramatically & impressively abnormal.

Misplaced your TV Guide, huh?

;-)

[MARTIAL MONK]

Do you mean that I could be smart and just don’t know it?