Topographic cretinism is not a death sentence The ability to get lost in three pine trees is not just brainlessness, but a feature of the brain, neuropsychologist Svetlana Kolobova told the section. An entire network of brain structures is responsible for spatial orientation, including the hippocampus and the caudate nucleus. But even if a person has trouble remembering the way and constantly confuses directions, this ability can be developed. For this, the expert recommends paying attention to landmarks more often, studying maps, drawing routes from memory and practicing dancing.

Topographic cretinism is not a death sentence The ability to get lost in three pine trees is not just brainlessness, but a feature of the brain, neuropsychologist Svetlana Kolobova told the section. An entire network of brain structures is responsible for spatial orientation, including the hippocampus and the caudate nucleus. But even if a person has trouble remembering the way and constantly confuses directions, this ability can be developed. For this, the expert recommends paying attention to landmarks more often, studying maps, drawing routes from memory and practicing dancing.