Thursday, October 25, 2007

Journey To The Center Of Your Mind



In a wide-ranging talk, Vilayanur Ramachandran explores how brain damage can reveal the connection between the internal structures of the brain and the corresponding
functions of the mind. He talks about phantom limb pain, synesthesia
(when people hear color or smell sounds), and the Capgras delusion,
when brain-damaged people believe their closest friends and family have
been replaced with imposters.

"A brilliant lecture. . . . ..
Indeed, a model lecture... engaging, clear, structured and beautifully paced. "

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