Biography of Terry A. Davis: The Greatest Programmer to Ever Live

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[–]sawboss 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It wasn't religion which gave Terry schizophrenia though. Religious mania may be a common expression of schizophrenia, but the causes are not fully understood. Hearing voices is one symptom, and Terry believed his voices were from "God".

[–]SundogsPlace 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Right, I agree fully, but have noted a lot of people that have variations of schizophrenia, go full blown, 'apostle, savior, or head of the Holy Roman Church', sort of stuff.

As far as causes, I actually lean towards greater mental gifts, but a society that chooses to simply see illness rather than exploring potential benefits.... Our minds are not a very 'open' topic, while the government spends a lot figuring it out behind closed doors.