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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

By Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks' 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' offers profound insights into how neurological conditions reshape perception and identity. This episode explores the brain's construction of reality, the adaptability of self, and the critical role of empathy in understanding the human mind.

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“Oliver Sacks' 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' offers profound insights into how neurological conditions reshape perception and identity. This episode explores the brain's construction of reality, the adaptability of self, and the critical role of empathy in understanding the human mind.”

— Oliver Sacks, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

What it is about

neurology, human perception, identity

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of neurology, human perception, identity and better judgment in how they apply it.

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Oliver Sacks brings a credible and useful lens to neurology, human perception, identity, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Oliver Sacks

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