Vilayanur Ramachandran explains what actually happens in the brain and it’s actually easy enough to understand. And he’s quite humorous too. I wish my science lecturers are half as entertaining.
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.
Vilayanur Ramachandran: A journey to the center of your mind
About Vilayanur Ramachandran
Neurologist V.S. Ramachandran looks deep into the brain’s most basic mechanisms. By working with those who have very specific mental disabilities caused by brain injury or stroke, he can map functions of the mind to physical structures of the brain.
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If I’m not mistaken, I’ve seen Mr. Ramachandran appear as a commentator on a number of science documentaries, including a fascinating BBC production about the human face (hosted by John Cleese, which is a bonus). I remember him because of his confident manner and straightforward explanations and, of course, his sense of humor. Nice find.
by Vern M. (Dec 25, 2008 at 12 AM)Hehehe , I once had an algebra teacher back in high school , I hated that subject but I the he was really funny so I ended up enjoying the lesson.
Using humor with hard subjects like these really helps a lot because it makes the assimilation much faster.
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