The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
Oliver Sacks
9 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2007–2021.
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More of a collection of interesting curiousities but does an amazing job of humanising the discussion of brain.
This book contains tales of some of the Sacks's patients. A very interesting read.
If you're interested in the biological aspects of the human brain, I would suggest "I Am a Strange Loop" by Douglas Hofstadter, which explores a concept of where consciousness comes from, or "The Man who Mistook His Wife for a Hat" by Oliver Sacks.
Oliver Sacks' "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat" is full of amazing case studies that will help you construct a personal theory of mind.
Oliver Sacks' 'The man who mistook his wife for a hat' made me think how much of what I assume is inseparable to my internal experience is really something I take for granted.
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