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Why do aromas trigger memories in some and produce colorful
images in the minds of others? In this program, renowned neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks and
other specialists reveal the beauty and complexity of visual, audial, chemosensory, and
tactile perception. Sense-related phenomena such as proprioception and applications like a
device designed to sniff out dangerous chemical signatures are examined, along with
sensory malfunctions including color blindness, phantom limb syndrome, and the inability
to see motion. In addition, MIT’s robot Cog demonstrates some of the sensory
challenges faced in the development of artificial intelligence. A Discovery Channel
Production. (56 minutes, color)
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