60 minutes II. Sixth sense /

A report on synesthesia, a rare brain condition in which some of the senses, usually distinct, involuntarily fuse together creating almost a sixth sense. Music can be seen and felt as well as heard. Words can have flavors, and flavors can have colors. Includes an interview with Dr. Richard Cytowic,...

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Other Authors: Mabrey, Vicki, 1956- (Interviewer), Weintraub, Miriam (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 2002.
Series:60 Minutes II
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:A report on synesthesia, a rare brain condition in which some of the senses, usually distinct, involuntarily fuse together creating almost a sixth sense. Music can be seen and felt as well as heard. Words can have flavors, and flavors can have colors. Includes an interview with Dr. Richard Cytowic, a neurologist who has documented hundreds of cases of synesthesia.
Physical Description:1 online resource (13 minutes)
Playing Time:00:12:35