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Jason Padgett

Acquired Savant, Author of "Struck by Genius", Mathematician

Jason Padgett
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Carmel, IN, USA
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Aging, Authors, Creativity, Innovation, Inspirational, Literary, Motivational, Science, TED
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Jason Padgett Biography

When Jason Padgett was attacked by muggers outside a karaoke club, he suffered severe brain trauma that unexpectedly led him to develop a unique mathematical gift. Today, Padgett is not only an aspiring number theorist and mathematician with acquired savant syndrome and synesthesia, but he has also authored the memoir "Struck by Genius: How a Brain Injury Made Me a Mathematical Marvel," detailing his profound transformation.

Following the incident in 2004, Padgett experienced PTSD, OCD, and debilitating agoraphobia. Concurrently, he began perceiving the world through a new lens: water flowing from a tap formed crystalline patterns, and tree branches swayed to reveal intricate fractal patterns, showing the hidden mathematical structures in everyday objects. This new perspective also unlocked a remarkable artistic talent in Padgett, who began to draw complex geometrical shapes, even without formal training to understand the mathematical concepts they represented.

Encouraged by a physicist who noticed his drawings in a mall food court, Padgett returned to school to further his understanding of mathematics. His unique abilities have since drawn the interest of neuroscientists, including Berit Brogaard, a philosophy professor at the University of Miami. Researchers have employed techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study Padgett's brain, hoping to uncover more about his extraordinary cognitive transformation. Currently, Padgett not only continues his mathematical studies, but his journey and ongoing research into his brain functions continue to be a point of fascination for the scientific community.

As a speaker, Padgett shares his compelling story from an ordinary individual to a figure of medical and mathematical interest, offering an inspiring narrative of resilience and unexpected potential following his life-altering trauma.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/06/2024.

Jason Padgett Speaking Topics

  • Struck by Genius: How a Brain Injury Made Me a Mathematical Marvel

    No one sees the world as Jason Padgett does. Water pours from the faucet in crystalline patterns, numbers call to mind distinct geometric shapes and intricate fractal patterns emerge from the movement of tree branches, revealing the intrinsic mathematical designs hidden in the objects around us.

    Yet, Padgett wasn’t born this way. Twelve years ago, he had never made it past pre-algebra. But a violent mugging forever altered the way his brain works, giving him unique gifts. His ability to understand math and physics skyrocketed, and he developed the astonishing ability to draw the complex geometric shapes he saw everywhere. His stunning, mathematically precise artwork illustrates his intuitive understanding of complex mathematics.

    The first documented case of acquired savant syndrome with mathematical synesthesia, Padgett is a medical marvel. In his presentation, he recounts how he overcame huge setbacks and embraced his new mind. Along the way he fell in love, found joy in numbers and spent plenty of time having his head examined. Padgett reveals the wondrous potential of the human brain.

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Jason Padgett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Struck by Genius: How a Brain Injury Made Me a Mathematical Marvel. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jason Padgett for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Jason Padgett generally travels from Carmel, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert Ballard, Clay Shirky, Parag Khanna, Daniel Altman and Neal Petersen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jason Padgett for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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