Animal behaviorist Temple Grandin believes extraordinary animals think much like autistic geniuses. Now, some neuroscientists say it simply isn't true.
*This week's podcast guest hosted by Christopher Intagliata, an intern for Scientific American Mind. www.sciammind.com

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