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Man becomes prodigy after concussion

Jason Padgett was assaulted 12 years ago, suffering what doctors called a "profound concussion" that changed his brain. Padgett is now an "acquired savant," meaning he's a prodigy in one specific area. On "CBS This Morning," Padgett discusses his experience and his new memoir, "Struck by Genius: How a Brain Injury made Me a Mathematical Marvel."
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