Diseases of the Will: Neuroscience Founding Father Santiago Ramón y Cajal on the Six Psychological Flaws That Keep the Gifted from Living Up to Their Gift
The Marginalian • 1/24/2026
Summary
Santiago Ramón y Cajal, a foundational figure in neuroscience, emphasized the importance of using neurons not just for knowledge acquisition but for transforming that knowledge into action, as reported by The Marginalian. He identified six psychological flaws that hinder gifted individuals from realizing their full potential.
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