Name: Different ways of knowing
Uploaded: 2011-06-21T14:47:00Z
Duration: 10 min 36 s
Description: Daniel Tammet has linguistic, numerical and visual synesthesia -- meaning that his perception of words, numbers and colors are woven together into a new way of perceiving and understanding the world. The author of "Born on a Blue Day," Tammet shares his art and his passion for languages in this glimpse into his beautiful mind.

Daniel Tammet has linguistic, numerical and visual synesthesia -- meaning that his perception of words, numbers and colors are woven together into a new way of perceiving and understanding the world. The author of "Born on a Blue Day," Tammet shares his art and his passion for languages in this glimpse into his beautiful mind.

Daniel Tammet: Different ways of knowing

Different ways of knowing

Exploring how synesthesia blurs the lines between senses, transforming numbers and words into a vivid tapestry of colors and emotions.

Revealing the intuitive understanding of language and mathematics through synesthesia, showing a unique perception of the world.

Challenging traditional views on knowledge acquisition, highlighting the role of aesthetic judgments and personal perceptions.