Radio Lab, Show 101: Who Am I?

Part of Series Radio Lab
Length 58:59
Licensor WNYC Radio
Producer(s) Jad Abumrad
Formats Documentary, Interview, Limited Series
Topics Art, Literature, Science
Produced 2005
Added to PRX October 7, 2005
 

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Summary:

A brief tour of human conciousness.

Website:

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/season/radiolab.html

Additional Credits and Funding:

Host/Producer Jad Abumrad, Co-Host Robert Krulwich, Producer Ellen Horne, Production Executive's Dean Capello and Mikel Ellcessor

Tones:

Contemplative, Edgy, Humorous

Language:

English

Description:

The "mind" and "self" were formerly the domain of philosophers and priests. Today, it?s neurologists who, armed with giant magnets, are asking the big questions, like "How does the brain make me?" We stare into the mirror with Dr. Julian Keenan, reflect on the illusion of self-hood with British neurologist Paul Broks, contemplate the evolution of consciousness with Dr. V. S. Ramachandran. Also, the story of woman who one day woke up as a completely different person.