e Jefferson has two thalami, an occurrence that had never been experienced or recorded.  The thalamus is the sensory relay station of the brain, taking in sights, sounds, and touch; it plays a crucial role in consciousness and motor control.  While there is much neuroscientists don’t know about the thalamus, Preble Jefferson is aware of the unique abilities his having two thalami has presented.  Having trained himself to see five seconds into the future, his brain is able to encode billions of possibilities to see the outcome five seconds before it happens.  Jefferson’s ability makes him a threat should his talents ever become known.  … More “The Man Who Saw Seconds” by Alexander Boldizar