Daniel Tammet
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Daniel Tammet is a renowned author, poet, and savant known for his exceptional numerical and linguistic abilities.
Born with high-functioning autism and synesthesia, he gained fame for his extraordinary memory feats, including reciting pi to over 22,000 decimal places.
Tammet has authored nine books, including memoirs, essay collections, and poetry, which have been translated into 30 languages.
His work has appeared in prestigious publications, and he has been the subject of award-winning documentaries.
Tammet holds fellowships and honorary degrees, and currently resides in Paris, continuing to contribute to literature and our understanding of neurodiversity.