The Letters of Oliver Sacks: A Reading and Conversation

Pioneering neurologist and bestselling author Oliver Sacks — a self-described “philosophical physician” and “neuropathological Talmudist” — was one of the great observers of the human mind in the modern era. In celebration of the publication of his collected letters, Zachary Quinto, Kay Redfield Jamison, Maria Popova, Wendy Lesser, Ira Flatow, Michael Grassi, and Sacks’ partner, Bill Hayes, read selections from the book. Recorded November 11, 2024, at The 92nd Street Y, New York. 0:00 Introductory remarks 4:52 Readings 1:07:53 Discussion & wrapup Your support helps us continue creating online content for our community. Donate now: http://www.92NY.org/Donate Facebook:   / 92ndstreety   Instagram:   / 92ndstreety   Twitter:   / 92ndstreety   Archives: http://www.92ny.org/archives