Oliver Sacks is definitely the man. Though his TED Talk (accessible HERE) might not have been everyone's cup of tea, there is no doubt the man was amazing. What's not as amazing is that many of you showed up to class not having researched Dr. Sacks. Keep in mind the value of context with new rhetors.
Live and learn, I suppose.
Tonight, peruse Brain Pickings and read the pieces on Dr. Sacks. He is worth your time. I promise.
Tomorrow we will be reading some of his work. That, too, is worth your time.
And a HUGE thank you to those who donated Post-Its.
Love and Light,
Beltran
Today's Song: The Emotions "Best of My Love" (a repeat because it's so fun)
Today's TED Talk most certainly altered my perspective upon the already deranged and psychologically complex topic of hallucination, speaking in which I myself have had my fair share of experiences in rather severe cases of extended periods of hallucinations and moments not as comparable. Despite my oddball experiential combination, I nevertheless enjoyed this TED Talk to it's fullest potential. I could sip from the brim of this tea from day to night.
ReplyDeleteFor sure going to feed my brain with Brain Pickings tonight!
ReplyDeleteQue es brain pickings?
ReplyDeletebasically SAS on steroids
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DeleteTodays TED talk totally blew my mind!!
ReplyDeleteToday’s ted talk was really interesting I’m about to rewatch to actually understand it
ReplyDeleteThe Emotions also sang with Earth,Wind, and Fire!! (By the way Best of My Love is in my playlist and the song they sang together was Boogie Wonderland)!!
ReplyDeleteI loved todays TED talk! Can't wait for tomorrow :))
ReplyDeleteHonestly what struck me the most after re annotating and watching the talk was how Charles Bonnet's grandfather had seen himself in a hallucination. I can't even imagine how crazy that must be.
ReplyDeleteConfession. I didn't realize until just now when I read the transcript that he was saying Charles Bonnet. I totally heard Shalz Bunny and thats what I was writing in my notes... .. But.. interesting ted talk, got super deep!
ReplyDeleteI still can't get over todays dance moves hahaha!
ReplyDeleteToday's TED talk confused me a little but, but after watching it again and reading the transcript it clearer. It's crazy how complex the brain is and how it works..
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting TED Talk
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect day to randomly check the blog. I love my boy Oliver Sacks <3
ReplyDeleteThis TED talk is definitely one that require a transcript to understand it. Soooo much information was put out there. Super cool though
ReplyDeleteToday’s TED talk was really interesting and I loved browsing through brain pickings. Excited for tomorrow!
ReplyDelete"might not have been everyone's cup of tea.." Hmmm. I've always wondered, is that in regards to the taste or the temperature? Because maybe the tea tastes fine but they won't know until they let the tea cool down. #jazzy
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