Daniel Tammet

Daniel Tammet is an English writer and savant, widely recognized for his unique cognitive abilities and literary contributions, including memoirs and essays translated into over 20 languages. After setting a European record in 2004 by reciting pi to 22,514 digits from memory, Daniel Tammet further established his unique intellectual contributions as a writer and savant. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with first-class honors in the humanities from the Open University and launched Optimnem, his educational website, in 2002. Tammet gained international recognition with his critically acclaimed autobiography, ‘Born on a Blue Day’ (2006), a work that was subsequently named a ‘Best Book for Young Adults’ by the American Library Association in 2008.

Tammet’s most recent publication, ‘Fragments de paradis,’ arrived in 2020. His unique cognitive abilities, including savant memory and synaesthesia, have made him a compelling subject of scientific study, with researchers actively investigating their neurological underpinnings. Tammet actively bridges the gap between savant abilities and typical cognition, advocating for the teachability and development of savant-like ways of thinking.