Kim Peek

Kim Peek was an American savant recognized for extraordinary memory and cognitive skills, notably memorizing over 9,000 books and details across various subjects. He had a condition called agenesis of the corpus callosum, meaning the connecting fibers between his brain’s two hemispheres were absent, which affected how he processed information. Despite developmental challenges, including autism, Peek demonstrated remarkable recall and factual knowledge. His unique brain structure contributed to his exceptional memory, making him one of the most famous examples of savant syndrome, illustrating the diverse ways the human brain can function.