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conner187

Jan 24, 2005 19:14

a quote from a book i'm reading now that deals with cognitive science/language (aka: it's real not scifi ( Read more... )

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fatbonnie January 25 2005, 01:54:49 UTC

i want to adopt a kid like that :)

someone would steal it though :( ..who couldn't resist stealing a kid who hugs everyone?

andidandilion January 25 2005, 13:02:55 UTC

ditto

nerdcorehiphop January 25 2005, 19:01:42 UTC

i could totally resist stealing that kid. :)

the_k_muffin January 25 2005, 03:10:01 UTC

this is a serious condition??

conner187 January 25 2005, 03:30:22 UTC

yeah
more info>>
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/williams/williams.htm

letheguzzler January 25 2005, 18:45:31 UTC

"star-shaped patterns in their irises"

wow.

also, is there actually a natural tendency to hug strangers hard-coded into being a child?

conner187 January 25 2005, 18:47:32 UTC

apparently in children with this condition, it's hard-coded for them to be affectionate towards anyone regardless of their relation with that person

nerdcorehiphop January 25 2005, 19:13:26 UTC

why don't they just name it candy kid syndrome?