Indre Viskontas, everyone’s favorite opera singing neurologist, did an audiobook series on the life and work of Oliver Sacks. It’s called Radiant Minds: The World of Oliver Sacks and it’s brilliant. Listen to each chapter like a podcast. It's presented this way (and it works really well). If you're unfamiliar with Sacks, think of a real … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Indre Viskontas’ Oliver Sacks Audiobook
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My Dog’s Fear Of Rain And How History Gets Things Wrong
My dog Otis loves to go outside but hates the rain. On a normal day, he bolts out of the door and into our backyard. On a rainy day, he bolts outside but freezes on the porch as soon as he senses nature’s cruel trick. His fear of wetness is crippling. For at least 24 … Continue reading My Dog’s Fear Of Rain And How History Gets Things Wrong