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July 9, 2007

Williams syndrome

In The Gregarious Brain, the NY Times explores Williams syndrome, a genetic form of retardation that causes fearless, extroverted conversation in its victims. It is amazing how much we learn about the human brain from those unlucky enough to odd defects. Makes me think I'd be a better economist with a psychology and a neurology course under my belt. I should look into that...

Posted by OneEyedMan at July 9, 2007 11:49 PM

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