Have You Got The Knowledge?

Regular readers of this blog will know that I have a huge appetite for all things geographical. I'm also fascinated by the inner workings of the human mind, in particular the functions of the amygdalae and hippocampus.

Combining these two loves leads me to be a big fan of "The Knowledge".

"It is the world's most demanding training course for taxicab-drivers, and applicants will usually need at least twelve 'Appearances' (attempts at the final test), after preparation averaging 34 months, to pass the examination. Medical tests have discovered that London cab drivers tend to have developed an especially big hippocampus, a region of the brain implicated in navigational ability."
-- Source, Wikipedia

I'm always intrigued and fascinated at what is going on inside the minds of the drivers, the different connections that take place during a job. I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for Black cab drivers and tip favourably as I believe their dedication to master the skills required to navigate London's maze of streets deserve reward. These people are the expert workhorses that help millions of Londoners and tourists reach their destination quickly and in safety. I take my hat off to each and every one of them.

More about The Knowledge from Transport for London.

......Well, it's not every day you end up writing a blog post about taxi drivers and their neurological development, but hey it's my blog!