A Brain Scientist’s Stroke of Insight
Amazing presentation from TED 2008 by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. How often does a neuroanatomist get a chance to study their own stroke from the inside out? A touching story, great education on how the two halves of the brain function and an example of someone who knows how to give a captivating presentation. A standing ovation is always a good thing. Take the time to watch this one.



I watched this a few days ago and yes it is amazing. Her detailed description of the stroke and how even a neuroanatomist would fight so hard against it (her attempt to find the business card of her office instead of calling 911) were both striking to me. This is easily one of the best TED talks I’ve seen.