Sylvian Point is all this and more.
Anatomically, it is a point in the brain that is involved in language processing. A critical reference point in neurosurgery for accessing the deeper structures of the brain. Any abnormality in this region can cause heightened intuition, extra sensory perception, and linguistic calisthenics. Atypicality in the Sylvian Fissure, that contains this medical point, is linked to creativity.
Metaphorically, it is the point of reason. Franciscus Sylvius, the Dutch physician after whom it is named, popularized the application of Socrates Method in the then nascent field of Medicine. An advocate of critical thinking, he fostered 'dialogue and debate' in medical learning. He encouraged medical practitioners to question established doctrines, engage in debate, and seek evidence-based understanding of their field.
Literally speaking, it is my point of view about the world. A point of view that emerges when Socratic inquiry meets The Mad Hatter's whimsy. When logic meets levity. When rationality meets creativity. When wisdom meets wit.
Abnormalities in the brain have been linked to everything from genius to madness. Albert Einstein's extraordinary cognitive abilities have been attributed to his enlarged parietal lobe. Vincent Van Gogh's eccentricities have been linked to his malfunctioning temporal lobe. I wish to blame my unique perspective, cerebral infractions, and my quirky sense of humor on my hyperactive Sylvian Point!
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For a brain with a hyperactive Sylvian Point, is a brain high on psychedelics. Without the psychedelics!
It thinks 'original thoughts' that no hallucinating Artificial Intelligence can think!!
I like your first posts💯
We need to find a way of getting Pope Sylvester II on to that list of Sylv-folk ;-)