The Telepathy Tapes PREVIEW: Ask Me Anything with Dr. Jeremy Chapman
Nov 14, 2025
Dr. Jeremy Chapman, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Medical Director at the SSM Health Treffert Center, tackles captivating listener questions about savant syndrome. He explores how savants collaborate with researchers, facing credibility challenges along the way. Dr. Chapman delves into academic skepticism and the importance of embracing unconventional perspectives. He also explains the fascinating shift in perception experienced by acquired savants when ‘the veil’ lifts, revealing intriguing changes in brain function.
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Jason Padgett's Struggle For Academic Credibility
- Jason Padgett lacks formal academic credentials but frequently asks for help connecting with researchers.
- Dr. Jeremy Chapman describes Jason's uphill battle for credibility and the Treffert Center's efforts to support him.
Use Platforms And Events To Bridge Gaps
- The Treffert Center promotes platforms and events to amplify savants' voices and build credibility.
- They connect savants to podcasts, social channels, and annual gatherings to create opportunities.
Different Perception Can Yield New Perspectives
- Savants often don't communicate like textbooks but perceive patterns and connections differently.
- That different perception can provide fresh perspectives that trained academics might miss.