Nov. 09, 2012
Oliver Sacks: Hallucinations
In his latest book, neurologist Oliver Sacks explores the strange world of hallucinations, and documents his own experiments with psychedelic drugs.
Dec. 16, 2011
Treating Stress, Speech Disorders With Music
Neurologists and therapists discuss how music therapy works, and the state of the science behind it.
Dec. 03, 2010
Oliver Sacks and 'The Mind's Eye'
Neurologist Oliver Sacks talks with Ira about vision, the brain, and how the two can work together -- or can work against each other.
Nov. 09, 2007
Oliver Sacks - Musicophilia
How does music affect the brain? Join Ira in this segment for a conversation with neurologist and author Oliver Sacks about the brain and music.
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