Oliver Sacks: Musicophilia
03
December
12/3/2008:
Why do certain people like certain kinds of music?
Why do YOU like the music that you do?
A very interesting “lecture” this afternoon (Wednesday, December 3rd at 4pm - over at Stevens Institute.)
Musicophilia and more!
The renowned author Dr. Oliver Sacks, a professor of neurology and psychiatry and “Columbia Artist” at Columbia University, will talk about the mysteries of the brain and mind in a conversation with CSW Director John Horgan. Dr. Sacks’s many bestsellers include his case histories of patients with neurological syndromes, notably The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, An Anthropologist on Mars and Awakenings (made into a film starring Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro); Uncle Tungsten, a memoir; and his most recent book, Musicophilia, an exploration of the neural underpinnings of music.
See more at www.oliversacks.com
Here’s a brief overview video:
New Jersey, Hoboken, Stevens Institute, Musicophilia, Oliver Sacks
1. Jimetics | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I am half way through this book. Very interesting.
Do I need a ticket/reservation to attend the lecture? What building is it in?
2. mooshu | December 3rd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I like music that makes me dance while I’m ironing
, as well as lyrics that highly disturb others.
3. Rand Hoppe | December 3rd, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Free and open to the public. In room 122 of the relatively new Babbio Center at 6th and River St.
4. ricky roma | December 3rd, 2008 at 2:02 pm
the events on his website ofetn say “free and open to the public” - this one doesn’t, but here is the info. looks interesting - i may check it out:
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
4:00pm lecture at the Babbio Center