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Mentioned in 15 episodes
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
And Other Clinical Tales
Book • 1985
This book is a compilation of twenty-four essays divided into four sections: 'Losses', 'Excesses', 'Transports', and 'The World of the Simple'.
It delves into various neurological conditions, including visual agnosia, as seen in the titular case of a man who mistakes his wife's head for a hat.
The book provides a profound understanding of the human mind and its complexities, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of individuals with neurological disorders.
Sacks narrates complex medical phenomena in an accessible manner, exploring aspects of brain function, memory, perception, and the intricate relationship between the physical and mental selves.
It delves into various neurological conditions, including visual agnosia, as seen in the titular case of a man who mistakes his wife's head for a hat.
The book provides a profound understanding of the human mind and its complexities, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of individuals with neurological disorders.
Sacks narrates complex medical phenomena in an accessible manner, exploring aspects of brain function, memory, perception, and the intricate relationship between the physical and mental selves.
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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Recommended by 

as a famous book of case histories about neurology.


Sam Jacobs

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E107: Scaling ClickUp to 10M+ Users with COO Gaurav Agarwal
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, in which Oliver Sacks describes autistic young men who could generate prime numbers.

Diane Hennacy

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#236 Dr. Diane Hennacy - From 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 30: Why Autism Is Rising Faster Than Ever
Mentioned by 

, Oliver Sacks' books detail weird experiences that people have, explaining them through neuroscience.


Michael Shermer

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Michael Egnor X Christof Koch X Michael Shermer | A Debate on the Mind, Soul, and the Afterlife
Mentioned by 

as one of the best authors in neuroscience.


Jesse Myers

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as the most famous book of neurologist Oliver Sacks.

John Podhoretz

24 snips
The Fabrications of Oliver Sacks
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, who reflect on their experiences reading it as undergraduates and its impact.


Tom Chivers

Stuart Ritchie

23 snips
Episode 92: Oliver Sacks


Andrew Holecek
Andrew Holecek | Dreaming To Live and Die
Mentioned by 

as a model for the show's mix of science and heart.


Latif Nasser

Happy Birthday, Good Dr. Sacks
Referenced in the obituary of Oliver Sacks.

Famous & Gravy: Mind Traveler (Oliver Sacks)
Mentioned by 

as a book she read in 1986 that sparked her interest in autistic savants.


Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell

Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell — Speculations in Post-Materialism (EP.271)
Mentioned as a book with stories about people experiencing sensory distortions.

298: Thinking Like a Philosopher: Jonny Thomson on Truth, AI, and the Socratic Method
Mentioned by 

as an example of a scientist who didn't publicly acknowledge his drug use.


Hamilton Morris

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Mentioned by 

as an example of a case study illustrating the link between brain function and memory.


Jayarava

07 Jayarava Decimates Rebirth and Karma
Referenced by Jordan Feigenbaum as another great book by Oliver Sacks.

#186 Sarcopenia: Raising the Bar in Primary Care
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as an entry-level book by Oliver Sacks exploring unusual neurological cases.

Matt Zeigler

Bedtime Stories to Power Laws: Wisdom Across Generations | Matt Reustle and John Candeto
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when 

said, "Caps for sale".

Alex Cox


Merlin Mann

Pure Information
Mentioned by 

when discussing memory and its impact on spiritual experiences.


John Ortberg

16. Today, Remember. | John Ortberg
Mentioned by 

as the title of Oliver Sack's book where a story called 'The President's Speech' can be found.


Gad Saad

Dr. Sally Satel - A Deep Dive into the Psychiatric Profession (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_923)
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who stated that he read this book as a child and it got him into being a doctor.

Tevin Naidu

What is the Mind's Eye? The Science of Imagination, Aphantasia & Consciousness | Adam Zeman
Recommended by Amy Bender to her creative writing class.

Portland novelist Karen Thompson Walker explores memory in new novel



