Oliver Sacks
British neurologist and writer (1933–2015)
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Videos Mentioning Oliver Sacks
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Chicago, IL
Andrew Huberman
A neurologist and writer known for his compassionate case studies, who once imagined experiencing life as a bat, inspiring Huberman's thoughts on empathy and perspective-taking.
Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #277
Lex Fridman
A neurologist and writer, true hero to Andrew Huberman, who faced pushback from the neurology community for his books but became famous after the movie 'Awakenings'.
Hamilton Morris on Iboga, 5-MeO-DMT, the Power of Ritual, New Frontiers in Psychedelics, and More
Tim Ferriss
A neurologist and renowned science writer, known for books like 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' and 'Hallucinations,' who implicitly wrote about his own drug experiences.
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Peter Attia MD
Mentioned as an example of a person who wrote to think, similar to Siddhartha Mukherjee's approach.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Portland, OR
Andrew Huberman
Author whose books influenced Andrew Huberman to explore accessing difficult states through love and kindness, rather than fear-based mechanisms.
Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth
Andrew Huberman
A neurologist and author whose autobiography is highly recommended. Mentioned in the context of doctors experimenting with drugs to understand patient experiences.
LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Seattle, WA
Andrew Huberman
Author whose autobiography 'On the Move' had a profound impact on Andrew Huberman.
The Blind Card Magician Phenom Who Will Blow Your Mind — Richard Turner
Tim Ferriss
A best-selling author and neurologist who documented many cases of Charles Bonnet Syndrome, including Richard Turner's 'most extreme case on the planet'.
Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination | Dr. Martha Beck
Andrew Huberman
A neurologist and author, mentioned by Andrew Huberman as one of his heroes who influenced his thinking.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Sleep, Performance, and Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A hero of Andrew Huberman and an accomplished neuroscientist and physician who also worked with a psychoanalyst for many years.
Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance | Lex Fridman Podcast #139
Lex Fridman
A neurologist and author, a documentary on his life is mentioned for his curiosity about perceiving the world through other sensory apparatus, like a bat's.
Stewart Brand | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Neurologist and author, whose writings in his last year provided insights into aging and selecting problem-solving focus when facing finite time.
Hamilton Morris — Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
Tim Ferriss
A neurologist and author whose book 'Musicophilia' is recommended to Hamilton Morris due to its focus on auditory pathologies.
The Divided Mind: A Conversation with Iain McGilchrist (Episode #234)
Sam Harris
Author whose book 'Awakenings' influenced McGilchrist's decision to study medicine.
Andrew Huberman: You Must Control Your Dopamine! The Shocking Truth Behind Cold Showers!
The Diary Of A CEO
British neurologist and author, known for works like 'Awakenings', whose quote about not 'going too far' resonated with Huberman.
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Peter Attia MD
A neurologist and author, identified as one of Andrew Huberman's heroes, known for going against the grain of his field out of love.
Justin Boreta Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Musicophilia', known for his writings on neurological case studies.
Dr. Andrew Huberman — The Foundations of Physical and Mental Performance
Tim Ferriss
Neurologist and author who passed away before Andrew Huberman had a chance to meet him, but was on his list of admired people.
Mr Money Mustache Interview
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Gratitude,' mentioned by Tim Ferriss.