prodigy

A recent article in NY Times to discuss prodigy. There is no distinction between prodigy and psychopath in neuroscience, all due to reduced number of dopamine D2 receptors in the thalamus. This blurry line between prodigy and psychopath may also be reflected in our daily life. Today's breakout career may be the precursor of tomorrow's precipitous downfall. Today's brashness may lead to tomorrow's humiliation.