Jason Padgett sees the world in Math equations!
Jason Padgett has Acquired Savant Syndrome. 10 years ago he was beaten and kicked in the head by some muggers after his jacket. While recovering in the hospital he became obsessed with mathematical equations. Apparently the damage to his head allows him to view everything he sees as a Math equation! Padgett turns these formulas into intricate diagrams called fractals. Prior to his accident Padgett was a college drop out and had never taken a college level math class before. An example of his work his below.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/30/college-dropout-jason-pad_n_1464835.html
More of his work can be viewed here
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