neurology

The Writer Who Couldn’t Read – Howard Engel

by podblack on June 24, 2010

From NPR: In January of 2002,” writes the neuroscientist Oliver Sacks, “I received a letter from Howard Engel, a Canadian novelist describing a strange problem.” Engel’s problem was so strange, I decided to create a short video to let you see his story. Our narrator and animator is San Francisco artist Lev Yilmaz. Sacks describes [...]

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Little Kitten – The Professor Funk With The Taste Of Music

by podblack on October 21, 2009

Those of you catching ABC’s Hungry Beast tonight? You may recognise this fellow’s contributions to the show… particularly the beginnings of a hairstyle that has joyously exploded outwards in proximity to prime time. Enjoy. Ever wondered what music tastes like? If you had a case of musical synesthesia then you might know. But for those [...]

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