tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post7591258520854280662..comments2023-07-18T12:00:45.236+00:00Comments on Thinking in Numbers: The Blog of Daniel Tammet: On PerceptionDaniel Tammethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06218659842875531748noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-17511327496453535952009-01-17T20:21:00.000+00:002009-01-17T20:21:00.000+00:00Daniel,I missed your appearance on "The Hour", but...Daniel,<BR/>I missed your appearance on "The Hour", but I did watch you on "The Agenda". Thank you for opening the door to your mind for the rest of us - it was fascinating. I also learned that "seeing" numbers as shapes isn't something that everyone does; I do "see" them as, let's say, lego blocks fitting together when I do basic calculations (my math skills are very average tough), and I always associated music and sound of different instruments as shapes and colours - for example, trumpet is usually a bright, yellow, sinuous line, moving, collapsing and expanding...I want to learn more and I definitely will read your books; I'm very curious about your language courses; I have an ability to learn languages fairly quickly and after watching you I realized that different languages form different "landscapes" in my mind; I never paid much attention to it. I have to agree with other comments - you were very gracious and unassuming on "The Agenda"... thanks again!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753828291692284366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-24621707173401782872009-01-16T08:56:00.000+00:002009-01-16T08:56:00.000+00:00I have always had a mental picture of numbers wher...I have always had a mental picture of numbers where I can place them on an array depending on how large the numbers become.<BR/><BR/>I know that what I do is miniscule in comparison to your talents.<BR/><BR/>I was wondering if you had this same picture but on a three-dimensional-color scale!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-87370983068858311372009-01-12T04:51:00.000+00:002009-01-12T04:51:00.000+00:00I just read your article in Scientific American. I...I just read your article in Scientific American. I followed the links to your books on Amazon. Having read and researched Asperger's in the last 3 years, I'm fascinated by your story and I admire your ability. I wish I could experience it like you do. Please keep sharing your stories and ideas. I look forward to reading your books.Merriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891207802881097669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-26943396921649615102009-01-08T17:18:00.000+00:002009-01-08T17:18:00.000+00:00Hello.I think color is basic unit to conform all m...Hello.<BR/>I think color is basic unit to conform all my thoughts.<BR/>When I remember things, when I feel, when I have an orgasm, everything begins from colors to shape, sounds or feelings.<BR/>I´m working on drawings trying to describe the genesis of human sense.<BR/><BR/>I´ll be around soon, is nice to read you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-47733506765534745102009-01-08T16:50:00.000+00:002009-01-08T16:50:00.000+00:00First off i only recently read about you in your i...First off i only recently read about you in your interview in newscientist and it was an interesting read, i will be buying your book very soon.<BR/><BR/>I have a query if i may be so bold, are your current interests going to expand, i don't know all of your goals but i wonder how much you could accomplish if you put your mind to work in more areas where humanity has many problems.<BR/><BR/>Climate control, physics, medical research are a few, i am sure there are many more and maybe with your mind a lot can be accomplished in the world, well a lot more than most people accomplish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-13840979303742284382009-01-07T22:25:00.000+00:002009-01-07T22:25:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel,I'm looking forward to reading your book...Hi Daniel,<BR/>I'm looking forward to reading your book... enjoyed the New Scientist interview. Thank you for writing about this. Of course my experience is nothing like yours, but I do recall that as a child, I just assumed that everyone thought that certain numbers were certain colors, but gradually realized that I saw/felt the world a little differently than most of the people around me. I noticed that the list of languages you use does not include Sanskrit. I think that you would really enjoy this incredible, sacred language. It is experiential in nature, intuitive with highly sophisticated patterns. In this beautiful language, there is often a single word to describe a complex experience that in other languages require entire books.<BR/><BR/>for a better description, check out my site:<BR/>http://shalinibosbyshell.com/mantras.htm (scroll down a bit for essay = "Why Sanskrit?")<BR/><BR/>and/or:<BR/>http://www.americansanskrit.com/<BR/>http://anandaashram.org/<BR/><BR/>all the best, Shalini B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30742073.post-51732756738896186182009-01-07T18:44:00.000+00:002009-01-07T18:44:00.000+00:00Hi Daniel, I just wanted to say that, although you...Hi Daniel, I just wanted to say that, although you have probably heard it before, you are truly amazing. I just read your book "Born on a Blue Day" and absolutely loved it. I have loaned it to my mum and my best mate is next to read after her. I am definitely going to purchase your next book, which is released today in the US. <BR/>I am not even a smidge close to the mind you have, but have always been interested in research on Autism and how the brain works. Especially since my 5 year old son is being thoroughly tested right now with doctors for his math skills. You are an insiration in a hard and trying time for me right now and your book has helped me to better understand what Kellen is going through. I am a single mother and although it is tough and trying at times i have learned that patience is the answer. Thank you and good luck with your next book. I am sure it will be as successful as the first one. :) AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com