This chapter discusses locked-in syndrome, a condition where people are fully aware but unable to move or communicate due to paralysis. It explores how neuroscientists investigate and determine the level of awareness in locked-in patients, as well as the potential misdiagnosis of patients in a vegetative state. The chapter also delves into the story of Martin Pistorius and his journey of communication and adaptation.

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