Awakening the Mind - A Celebration of the Life and Work of Oliver Sacks

Delve into a captivating tribute to the extraordinary life and work of Dr. Oliver Sacks in this 1 hour 36 minute video from the World Science Festival. Experience a multi-media celebration featuring stories from friends, colleagues, patients, and admirers, as well as Dr. Sacks himself. Explore the profound impact of this physician, best-selling author, and neurology professor on medicine and storytelling through a blend of music, imagery, and personal reflections. Discover insights from notable figures such as Robert Krulwich, Brian Greene, and Temple Grandin, and enjoy performances by talented artists including Conor Doyle, Eric Jordan, and Christine Ebersole. Gain a deeper understanding of Sacks' groundbreaking work, including his famous "Awakenings" study, and hear his thoughts on time and the importance of science. Produced in partnership with the Oliver Sacks Foundation, this comprehensive tribute offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a man The New York Times called "a poet laureate of contemporary medicine" and "one of the great clinical writers of the twentieth century."

Introduction
Robert Krulwich reflects
Robert Klitzman reflects
Brian Greene discusses first meeting Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks on time
Jay Neugeboren reflects
Dr. Mark Homonoff
John Hockenberry reflects
Isabelle Rapin talks about "Awakenings"
Tobias Picker reflects
Performance by Conor Doyle
Oliver Sacks talks about Leonard Lowe
Daniel Frank reflects
The Fastest Horse
Maria Popova reflects
Steve Soberman reflects
Temple Grandin reflects
Concetta Tomaino reflects
Performance by Eric Jordan
Fay Wright reflects
Performance by Christine Ebersole
Slava Santoriello reflects
Ian sample reflects
Oliver Sacks on why science is important
Performance by Timo Andres
Admiring Oliver's accomplishments
Performance by Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf