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Sandra Blakeslee is a science writer for The New York Times specializing in neuroscience and psychology.
Known for: Phantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind
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Phantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind
In this groundbreaking work, neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran explores the mysteries of the human brain through fascinating case studies of patients with neurological disorders. From phantom limbs to out-of-body experiences, the book reveals how the brain constructs reality and what happens when that process goes awry. Blending scientific insight with engaging storytelling, it offers a profound look into the nature of consciousness and self-awareness.
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Phantom Limbs: The Brain’s Map of the Body
Among my most famous cases were those involving phantom limbs—patients who still felt arms or legs long after amputation. At first glance this phenomenon seems bizarre, almost supernatural. But to a neuroscientist, it offers direct evidence that the brain contains an internal map of the body, a soma...
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Mirror Therapy: Seeing to Believe
Tom’s suffering led me to design a simple yet surprisingly effective treatment—a box with two mirrors. The mirror reflected his intact arm in place of the missing one, creating an illusion that both limbs moved together. When he opened and closed the existing hand while watching the reflection, his ...
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Sandra Blakeslee is a science writer for The New York Times specializing in neuroscience and psychology.
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